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L830 VWV

1994 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

75,169 mi
Last recorded75,169 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda E Series129,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL830 VWV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,169 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all tyres perished and cracked

chassis rails and out riggers corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

rear brake imbalance 41%

rear number plate damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,938 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pedal rubber worn on egde

corrosion round all suspension mounting points

corrosion round rear brake and shock mounts

corrosion to inner/outer sill and chassis rails

heavy corrosion to floor pans

heavy corrosion to whole of chassis rails on vehicle

rear number plate cracked

sign of dampness to fuel tank from perivous leak

Fail 8 Apr 2009 72,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pedal rubber worn on egde

corrosion round all suspension mounting points

corrosion round rear brake and shock mounts

corrosion to inner/outer sill and chassis rails

heavy corrosion to floor pans

heavy corrosion to whole of chassis rails on vehicle

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear number plate cracked

sign of dampness to fuel tank from perivous leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,088 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 70,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

general corrosion under car

Pass 18 Aug 2006 68,936 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 68,936 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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L830 VWV is a 1994 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 129,361 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 L830 VWV, 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 32 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L830 VWV registered?

L830 VWV is a 1994 Mazda E Series, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L830 VWV safe to buy?

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