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V481 HBB

1999 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,988 mi
Last recorded104,988 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Mazda E Series102,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 HBB
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 104,988 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Underside slightly correded

Fail 17 Oct 2009 104,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Underside slightly correded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 99,501 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 131,317 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 131,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 96,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

all of the underside of vehicle corroded slightly.

offides rear handbrake draging on lightly.

rear door corroded and holed around rear wiper arm.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,204 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 87,190 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

front brakes have a imbalance of 24% max allowed is 25%.

handbrake performance just meets minnimum requirements of 16%.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 78,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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V481 HBB 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 V481 HBB, 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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V481 HBB is a 1999 Mazda E Series, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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