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V688 HHW

1999 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,921 mi
Last recorded150,921 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda E Series102,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 HHW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 150,921 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 150,801 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 145,714 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 145,583 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s wiper arm worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 138,307 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 138,019 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 129,583 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 129,583 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 121,768 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 121,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 111,949 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 111,949 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 104,663 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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V688 HHW is a 1999 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V688 HHW, 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 V688 HHW registered?

V688 HHW is a 1999 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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