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L326 XDL

1993 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

146,442 mi
Last recorded146,442 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda E Series125,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL326 XDL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 146,442 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 146,442 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 140,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill heavily corroded, very close to within 30cm of suspension component mounting

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 140,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill of vehicle heavily corroded, very close to 30cm perscribed area of offside rear suspension component

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 135,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside and Offside front tyres cracked and perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre on the legal limit (1.6mm)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge (possible tracking fault)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 135,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside and Offside front tyres cracked and perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre on the legal limit (1.6mm)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge (possible tracking fault)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 130,227 miles

nearside front torsion bar fouling chassis rail

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 130,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

nearside front torsion bar fouling chassis rail

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 125,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sills heavily corroded but not within required area of structural components

Fail 9 Nov 2011 125,218 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sills heavily corroded nut not within required area of structural components

Pass 15 Nov 2010

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2010

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front and nearside front tyres perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 108,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nut missing from bellhousing mounting bolt l/h

Fail 28 Oct 2008 108,951 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nut missing from bellhousing mounting bolt l/h

Pass 11 Oct 2007 103,919 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 103,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 96,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 96,193 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 91,889 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 91,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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L326 XDL is a 1993 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1993 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 125,338 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L326 XDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L326 XDL is a 1993 Mazda E Series, first registered on 16 October 1993.

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