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T796 DBF

1999 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,236 mi
Last recorded137,236 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda E Series102,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT796 DBF
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 137,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 137,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 137,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body covered with under sill

Fail 30 Sep 2019 137,014 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body covered with under sill

Pass 4 Oct 2018 135,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis covered with under sill

Pass 16 Oct 2017 133,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle chassis covered with undersill

Fail 10 Oct 2017 133,070 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out sill x 2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion back bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle chassis covered with undersill

Pass 12 Nov 2016 132,110 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT & REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTING CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT & REAR LEAF SPRING CHASSIS TO REAR CROSSMEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

REAR TAIL GATE & BUMPER DETERIORATED BUT NOT SHARP EDGES

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance N/S/R & O/S/R (1.2.1d)

n/s & o/s entire sills extensively welded & repaired

Fail 1 Nov 2016 132,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring (floor) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills(by air filter box) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring (floor) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mounting (chassis) (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/F & O/S/F INNER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT & REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTING CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT & REAR LEAF SPRING CHASSIS TO REAR CROSSMEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

REAR TAIL GATE & BUMPER DETERIORATED BUT NOT SHARP EDGES

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance N/S/R & O/S/R (1.2.1d)

n/s & o/s entire sills extensively welded & repaired

Pass 10 Sep 2015 129,243 miles

all weldings heavily sealented

both sides inner and outter sills has traces of body filler

front both sides inner steering joints has slight play

front brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f bumper covered in type

rear both sides leaf springs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 34,444 miles

Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by the shocker mount area (2.4.A.3)

both sides inner and outter sills has traces of body filler

front both sides inner steering joints has slight play

front brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f bumper covered in type

rear both sides leaf springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 127,394 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear under vehicle step corroded and rear door has traces of body filler

under body heavly wellded and traces of body filler found all over and heavily under sealed

Pass 11 Sep 2013 122,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pedle rubber in poor condition

complete floor very corroded attention needed

damage to nearside front wing bumper and indicater

nearside front indicater has got repair tape on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 117,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F brake dust cover is patrley corroded away.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

The under side is verty rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2012 117,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F brake dust cover is patrley corroded away.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

The under side is verty rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2011 112,519 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

complete underbody,chassis and inner panals and floor very rusty and dry in great need of attention using the CAT excessive corrosion not found

Fail 12 Sep 2011 112,516 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

complete underbody,chassis and inner panals and floor very rusty and dry in great need of attention using the CAT excessive corrosion not found

Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,943 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 108,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2009 103,891 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

slight cut on offside front outter wall of tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 95,569 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 95,569 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2007 85,767 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 74,654 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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T796 DBF is a 1999 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T796 DBF, 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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T796 DBF is a 1999 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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