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M160 MKE

1994 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

185,752 mi
Last recorded185,752 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda E Series129,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 MKE
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2015 185,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust rottern (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area marked with chalk (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with chalk (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring shackle marked chalk (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area marked with chalk (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area marked with chalk (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired marked with chalk (pop rivet) (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount area marked with chalk (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer sill areas marked with chalk (rear spring mount) (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring area front shackle marked with chalk (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body in poor condition

large engine oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 179,795 miles

body in poor condition

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 173,185 miles

Oil leak

body condition poor

brake imbalance

Fail 11 Nov 2013 173,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

body condition very poor

Pass 15 Nov 2012 167,761 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 167,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 158,021 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 158,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 147,944 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 139,546 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 139,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 119,915 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 119,865 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 121,055 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 120,954 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 114,106 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 113,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.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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M160 MKE is a 1994 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M160 MKE, 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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M160 MKE is a 1994 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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