MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,154 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Body has slight corrosion both sides under outer sills getting corroded but not structural (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion both sides under outer sills getting corroded but not structural (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion and rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight corrosion in various parts of outer under sills but not in areas of mot able items
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake pipes have slight rusting
both chassis rails corroded
both front wheel arches corroded
brake fluid spilt on offside rear axle
nearside rear inner sill holed
offside front outer track rod end has slight wear
offside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake pipes have slight rusting
both chassis rails corroded
both front wheel arches corroded
nearside rear inner sill holed
offside front outer track rod end has slight wear
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
various brake pipes started to corrode
various cracks in wind screen
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
various brake pipes started to corrode
various cracks in wind screen
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
chips in windscreen
end float in both rear hub bearings
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
chips in windscreen
end float in both rear hub bearings
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
chips in windscreen
front number plate started to deteriorate
o/s front tyre tread less than 3mm
slight fluffing and fraying of o/s front and centre seat belt webbings
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
centre seat belt started to fray
chip in windscreen
front brake discs rusted on inner faces
front brake discs rusted on inner face
windscreen chipped in zone A
Front discs corroded
Various break pipes rusting
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front discs corroded
various brake pipes rusting
How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S209 VEX is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S209 VEX, 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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S209 VEX is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 15 October 1998.
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