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T388 AMO

1999 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,031 mi
Last recorded210,031 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda E Series102,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 AMO
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 210,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 210,024 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability linkage broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 208,161 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 208,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 205,203 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 202,322 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 202,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 196,267 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 191,088 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 185,175 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 178,232 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2013 178,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2011 171,738 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 170,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 163,346 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 155,764 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 155,764 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2008 148,267 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 145,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 136,608 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 126,518 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 126,493 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

N/S/ REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

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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T388 AMO is a 1999 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T388 AMO, 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 T388 AMO registered?

T388 AMO is a 1999 Mazda E Series, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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