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W15 JBS

2001 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,724 mi
Last recorded122,724 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 JBS
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 122,724 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 111,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,408 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 100,339 miles

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

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake cable rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,377 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mount broken but system secure

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 90,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust tailpipe mount broken but system secure

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,939 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Aug 2012 80,939 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,498 miles

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

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

front brake discs only small area in contact with pads

Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,342 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 63,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 63,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

driver side brake disc pittingbut not effecting the brake effort

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,568 miles

both front brakes are binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,781 miles

both front brakes are binding slightly

osr handbrake pivot is partially seized

Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,135 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,806 miles

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

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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W15 JBS is a 2001 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W15 JBS, 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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What year was W15 JBS registered?

W15 JBS is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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