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NL51 KRU

2001 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,263 mi
Last recorded134,263 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 KRU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 134,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to all components - front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside front outer wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

Offside rear inner chassis/body corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

Pass 29 Jan 2025 133,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

Under vehicle corroded to suspension, chassis and brake pipes - front to rear

Fail 24 Jan 2025 133,705 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

Under vehicle corroded to suspension, chassis and brake pipes - front to rear

Pass 29 Jan 2024 132,405 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2024 132,403 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 131,250 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 131,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 128,834 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 122,615 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2020 117,581 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 115,296 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2019 115,289 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Low reading on o/s/r foot brake, resulting in imbalance across rear axle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,983 miles

Front Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Rear brake imbalance

Fail 17 Nov 2017 112,938 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides rear sills corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded in places

slight play in both sides front wheel bearings

surface corrosion to outer vehicle and under vehicle to chassis and suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,404 miles

Both sides inner sills are corroded

Chassis has slightl corrosion

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,157 miles

Tested in a wet condition

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

Chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2014 102,572 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,274 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 97,050 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly rough

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 97,050 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly rough

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,322 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 87,268 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2008 83,646 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 78,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 78,901 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 74,218 miles

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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NL51 KRU is a 2001 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 91,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL51 KRU, 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 25 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NL51 KRU is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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