MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,192 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all front suspension bushes slightly perished
both front centre and rear chassis rails, undersills, closing panels and outersills slightly corroded
both front door step areas slightly corroded
both rear spring eye bushes have slight play
both rear undersill panels and cross member slightly corroded
nearside rear brake has slight bind
offside rear bump stop missing
rear bumper repaired with tape
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
unable to check wheel bearing on nearside rear due to break binding
chassis shows signs of corrosion throughout
nearside front wiper blade rubber split
offside side door stiff in openeing and closing
oil leak from engine area
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
chassis shows signs of corrosion throughout
nearside front wiper blade rubber split
offside side door stiff in openeing and closing
oil leak from engine area
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
nearside side repeater inoperative
oil leak around engine
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
nearside side repeater inoperative
oil leak around engine
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front chassis rail out riggers slightly corroded
both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded
both front,centre and rear floors slightly corroded
front number plate cracked
odd size tyres fitted on front and rear axle
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front chassis rail out riggers slightly corroded
both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded
both front,centre and rear floors slightly corroded
front number plate cracked
odd size tyres fitted on front and rear axle
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
offside wiper starting to split
several corrosion spots showing
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
offside wiper starting to split
several corrosion spots showing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S157 BVO is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 110,367 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 S157 BVO, 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 28 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S157 BVO is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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