CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU51 EDX

2001 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,420 mi
Last recorded140,420 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 EDX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 140,420 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 127,675 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 127,671 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 112,517 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 112,484 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 98,567 miles

damage to drivers seat belt.

noise from diff. bearings.

noise from rear brakes.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 98,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to drivers seat belt.

noise from diff. bearings.

noise from rear brakes.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 83,347 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 83,345 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 68,876 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
Full Mazda E Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU51 EDX is a 2001 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU51 EDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU51 EDX?

You can check the full history of VU51 EDX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU51 EDX registered?

VU51 EDX is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is VU51 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 EDX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU51 EDX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU51 EDX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.