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T216 ARA

1999 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

87,895 mi
Last recorded87,895 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda E Series102,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT216 ARA
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,895 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 87,895 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrossion on suspension components clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 24 Jul 2012 86,845 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrossion on suspension components clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,574 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 93,574 miles

Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 80,601 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2009 67,844 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 67,844 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 67,572 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,176 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 59,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

hand brake only just passed

Pass 9 Mar 2007 50,041 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

N/S/R Bumper damaged & protruding body.

O/S/R door won't open from inside.

Fail 8 Mar 2007 49,976 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

N/S/R Bumper damaged & protruding body.

O/S/R door won't open from inside.

Rear Seat Belts tangled.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,282 miles

Due to the seat fitment emergency evacuation would be very difficult, as there is restricted access to both sliding doors & virtually impossible access to the rear tailgate.

N/S rear hub bearing has excessive free play.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 43,267 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Due to the seat fitment emergency evacuation would be very difficult, there is restricted access to both side sliding doors & virtually impossible acsess to the rear tailgate.

N/S rear hub bearing has excesssive free play.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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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T216 ARA is a 1999 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 T216 ARA, 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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T216 ARA is a 1999 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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