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VO51 HOJ

2001 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,508 mi
Last recorded159,508 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 HOJ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 159,508 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advanced corrosion both inner sill mid section

Pass 14 Sep 2019 157,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all underside, inner and outer sills and lower body heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 153,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle body corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle and sills

Pass 7 Sep 2017 149,106 miles

underbody corrosion to front inner sills o/s and n/s

Fail 7 Sep 2017 149,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

underbody corrosion to front inner sills o/s and n/s

Pass 6 Sep 2016 145,230 miles

Corrosion to both sills.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre, splitting on outer edge.

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 145,179 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body and underbody corrosion

Corrosion to sills.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to split on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 149,720 miles

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

Offside rear light unit damaged.

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2015 140,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear light unit damaged.

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2014 137,940 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 7 Aug 2014 137,904 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 133,765 miles

Corrosion to both rear chassis near spring mounts

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R bumper end cap missing

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 133,764 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Corrosion to both rear chassis near spring mounts

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R bumper end cap missing

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 129,204 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 123,502 miles

rear no plte deteriating

Pass 13 Aug 2010 114,736 miles

centre stop lamp not working

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 19 Aug 2009 105,387 miles

knocking from engine area

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear no plate discolouring

Fail 19 Aug 2009 105,386 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

knocking from engine area

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear no plate discolouring

Pass 20 Aug 2008 94,512 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Aug 2007 83,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 72,842 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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VO51 HOJ is a 2001 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 91,336 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 VO51 HOJ, 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 25 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO51 HOJ is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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