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V398 ELE

1999 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,182 mi
Last recorded94,182 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda E Series102,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 ELE
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassis rusted

front brakes binding

Fail 8 Feb 2011 94,182 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassis rusted

front brakes binding

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 5 Jan 2010 88,702 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 88,682 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,578 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 72,476 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 72,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 65,201 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 57,520 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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V398 ELE is a 1999 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V398 ELE, 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 V398 ELE registered?

V398 ELE is a 1999 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V398 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V398 ELE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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