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S243 GVL

1999 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

151,013 mi
Last recorded151,013 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda E Series102,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 GVL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 151,013 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 150,985 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 150,025 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 150,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 148,469 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 148,469 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 146,488 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 141,854 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 141,455 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 136,158 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 136,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 133,675 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 133,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 131,236 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 131,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,720 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2016 125,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light showing white light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2015 121,234 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 121,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,928 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 116,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 108,256 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,177 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 99,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 93,133 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,878 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 79,535 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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S243 GVL is a 1999 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1999 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 102,693 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 S243 GVL, 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 27 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S243 GVL registered?

S243 GVL is a 1999 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S243 GVL safe to buy?

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