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V856 XAG

1999 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,038 mi
Last recorded92,038 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda E Series102,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 XAG
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,038 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 88,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/r outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,651 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,197 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 81,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,673 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,710 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 62,751 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 58,688 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 54,902 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2015 51,776 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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V856 XAG is a 1999 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V856 XAG, 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 V856 XAG registered?

V856 XAG is a 1999 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V856 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V856 XAG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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