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VT55 UMU

2017 Mazda E Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,800 mi
Last recorded113,800 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda E Series113,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 UMU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 113,800 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 113,492 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 105,234 miles

All 4 tyres, walls perished and severely perished in-between tread

Brake fluid level in-between minimum and maximum

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,048 miles

Front Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

Nearside Rear Tyres perished on wall and in-between tread

Offside Rear Tyres, perished in-between tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,610 miles

All 4 tyres, perished in-between tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 90,610 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres, perished in-between tread

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 84,068 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 84,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,538 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear seat belts not checked due to child seat fitted on middle seats so no access to rear

Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,373 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 70,806 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,575 miles

All tyres age cracked.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 66,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

All tyres age cracked.

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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VT55 UMU is a 2017 Mazda E Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2017 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 113,125 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 VT55 UMU, 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 9 years old, this Mazda E Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VT55 UMU registered?

VT55 UMU is a 2017 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is VT55 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT55 UMU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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