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R501 TAC

2009 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,602 mi
Last recorded134,602 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda E Series127,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 TAC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 134,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 134,596 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 131,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 131,877 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 130,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 127,972 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 124,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,405 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2017 120,515 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 120,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 119,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 118,634 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 118,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 117,849 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 114,985 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 111,666 miles

slight leak from exhaust flexi

rear windscreen is missing

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front seat belt starting to fray

oil leaks

Fail 16 Oct 2009 111,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front seat belt starting to fray

oil leaks

rear windscreen is missing

slight leak from exhaust flexi

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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R501 TAC is a 2009 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 127,972 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 R501 TAC, 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 17 years old, this Mazda E Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R501 TAC registered?

R501 TAC is a 2009 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is R501 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 TAC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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