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V971 KCV

1999 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

190,443 mi
Last recorded190,443 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda E Series102,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 KCV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 190,443 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 190,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 182,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 173,995 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 163,399 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 157,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 157,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 157,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed with 30cm of subframe mounting point carrying front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly perished not showing construction of tyre at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 153,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 153,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 148,666 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 148,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,548 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 89,548 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,538 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,881 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 74,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,683 miles

both front tyres perished in tred (195/70x15c)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 66,683 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres perished in tred (195/70x15c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,108 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inside edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,418 miles

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

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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V971 KCV is a 1999 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V971 KCV, 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 V971 KCV registered?

V971 KCV is a 1999 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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