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V938 VFC

1999 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,653 mi
Last recorded94,653 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda E Series102,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 VFC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 94,653 miles

a lot of general age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2021 94,646 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides rear inner body panels by front leaf spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

a lot of general age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,440 miles

a lot of age related corrosion in non prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,592 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,600 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 90,600 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,640 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,152 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 85,007 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,756 miles

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

brake pedal and clutch pedal rubber worn down on edge

corrosion of metal brake pipes

damp around diesel tank

spare tyre below 1.6mm limit

Fail 5 Nov 2013 81,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pedal and clutch pedal rubber worn down on edge

corrosion of metal brake pipes

damp around diesel tank

spare tyre below 1.6mm limit

Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both front tyres bald inner edge

advise condition exhaust system/corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,559 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn down on edge

corrosion of all rear metal brake pipes

fault on ingnition switch/starter

Fail 24 Nov 2011 73,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn down on edge

corrosion of all rear metal brake pipes

fault on ingnition switch/starter

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,345 miles

brake pedal/clutch anti-slip rubber worn

corosion of rear metal brake pipes

o/s/f suspension clos to bump stop

only one new rear leaf spring fitted to rear

rear number plate delamenating

some end float on n/s/r hub/bearing

Fail 24 Nov 2010 69,290 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pedal/clutch anti-slip rubber worn

corosion of rear metal brake pipes

rear number plate delamenating

Pass 14 Nov 2009 63,920 miles

front exhaust down pipe bracket split

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper rubbers split

rear metal brake pipes corroded

spare tyre below 1.6mm limit

stone chip front windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2009 63,920 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front exhaust down pipe bracket split

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper rubbers split

rear metal brake pipes corroded

spare tyre below 1.6mm limit

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,962 miles

brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear

corrosion of rear metal brake pipes in places

rear wipe/washers inop wiper rubber worn out

spare tyre below limit

Fail 5 Nov 2008 58,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear

corrosion of rear metal brake pipes in places

nail in n/s/f tyre (failed mot on tyre)

o/s/f tyre bald on edges of tread (recommend tyre)

rear wipe/washers inop wiper rubber worn out

spare tyre below limit

Pass 9 Nov 2007 528,253 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,577 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 46,577 miles

Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 40,358 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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V938 VFC is a 1999 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V938 VFC, 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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V938 VFC is a 1999 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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