CarVerify

Free Car Check

V396 HHU

1999 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,050 mi
Last recorded85,050 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda E Series102,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 HHU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,050 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 84,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 84,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding +bearing unchecked (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills in varous places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills in varous places (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear+rear to flexi corroded/corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

floors,doorstep,suspension mountings,arches,body panels showing corrosion/corroded

front exhaust fractured

inner+outer sills,wheelboxes,chassis,outriggers,showing corrosion/corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear suspension bump stops missing

rear wiper deteriorated

washers slightly poor

Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,269 miles

inner and outer sills, rear floor panels,wheel arches all showing corrosion

offside rear brake performance low

rear shocks dust covers corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 81,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

inner and outer sills, rear floor panels,wheel arches all showing corrosion

offside rear brake performance low

rear shocks dust covers corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,958 miles

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

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

both inner+outer sills,o/s+n/s rear suspension mountings,rear crossmember+chassis+out riggers,wheelboxes front+rear,front door steps,floors,bodywork etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2014 77,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both inner+outer sills,o/s+n/s rear suspension mountings,rear crossmember+chassis+out riggers,wheelboxes front+rear,front door steps,floors,bodywork etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,672 miles

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

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

both inner+outer sills,rear chassis,wheel boxes,door steps,rear suspension mountings,body work etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit

rear brake imbalance high

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,186 miles

both front tyres have uneven treadwear

both inner+outer sills,wheelarches,front doorstep,rear sus mountings showing corrosion/corroded

rear tyres starting to get lower

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2012 71,186 miles

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

both front tyres have uneven treadwear

both inner+outer sills,wheelarches,front doorstep,rear sus mountings showing corrosion/corroded

rear tyres starting to get lower

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,731 miles

nearside front upper suspension arm bush showing deterioration

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,957 miles

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

front tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

o/s rear chassis showing corrosion

sills showing corrosion o/s on lmit

wheel arches showing corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,590 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

center rear exhaust brkt fractured

Fail 16 Oct 2008 54,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

center rear exhaust brkt fractured

Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 50,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 40,581 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
Full Mazda E Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V396 HHU is a 1999 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V396 HHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V396 HHU?

You can check the full history of V396 HHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V396 HHU registered?

V396 HHU is a 1999 Mazda E Series, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V396 HHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V396 HHU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V396 HHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V396 HHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.