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V540 GNM

1999 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,604 mi
Last recorded62,604 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda E Series102,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 GNM
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,604 miles

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

general bad corrosion to suspension components and underbody/chassis

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low 3mm 102/100q

o/s/f inner/outer sill badly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 16" (8.2.2)

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

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

general bad corrosion to suspension components and underbody/chassis

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low 3mm 102/100q

o/s/f inner/outer sill badly corroded

slight binding to front brakes

Pass 5 Sep 2015 61,740 miles

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

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

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

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/14 C (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all suspension bushes split and perished

brake pedal travel long

offside outer sill and underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 61,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/14 C (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all suspension bushes split and perished

brake pedal travel long

offside outer sill and underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,352 miles

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

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

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

O/S outer sill corroded and holed

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 61,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

O/S outer sill corroded and holed

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,745 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 60,745 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,320 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

general under body condition,corroded but not excessive

o/s/f outer sill corroded out side prescribed area

Fail 21 Sep 2012 59,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

general under body condition,corroded but not excessive

o/s/f outer sill corroded out side prescribed area

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,319 miles

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

Unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Fail 15 Sep 2011 58,319 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,854 miles

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

slight exhaust blow(center to rear joint)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,015 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 56,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,850 miles

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

exhaust rattling

Fail 16 Sep 2008 54,825 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust rattling

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,877 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,010 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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V540 GNM 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 57.9%.

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 V540 GNM, 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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V540 GNM is a 1999 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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