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M338 CMW

1994 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,847 mi
Last recorded183,847 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda E Series129,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 CMW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 183,847 miles

Bad coolant leak from engine

Both front lower step sills holded and corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Both rear leaf springs rear shackle bushes badly perished

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

Offside front outer sill holed and corroded but outside any prescibed areas

Fail 13 Sep 2010 183,572 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bad coolant leak from engine

Both front lower step sills holded and corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Both rear leaf springs rear shackle bushes badly perished

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front outer sill holed and corroded but outside any prescibed areas

Pass 12 Sep 2009 172,221 miles

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

rear brake hose starting to perish

rear leaf spring shakle bushes perishing and have slight movement

rear of vehicle corroding on underside

Fail 9 Sep 2009 172,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

rear brake hose starting to perish

rear leaf spring shakle bushes perishing and have slight movement

rear of vehicle corroding on underside

Pass 15 Sep 2008 158,761 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s & n/s front to rear chassis leg rusty & in poor conditon

Fail 11 Sep 2008 158,668 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s & n/s front to rear chassis leg rusty & in poor conditon

Pass 12 Sep 2007 143,022 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

offside front brake pipe to flexi hose corroded

offside rear brake pipe from load valve to flexi hose corroded

rear suspension shackle spring bushes perishing

unable to open tailgate interior checked through side door

Fail 12 Sep 2007 143,019 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in windscreen zone B

offside front brake pipe to flexi hose corroded

offside rear brake pipe from centre valve to flexi corroded

rear suspension shackle springs forward and rear bushes perishing

unable to open tailgate checked interior through side door

Pass 6 Sep 2006 129,622 miles

body corrosion

front disc lipped

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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M338 CMW is a 1994 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M338 CMW, 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 M338 CMW registered?

M338 CMW is a 1994 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M338 CMW safe to buy?

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