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W973 LAE

2000 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,007 mi
Last recorded99,007 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda E Series98,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 LAE
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 99,007 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 98,856 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 14,109 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 101,463 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill after rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outerrear sill offside after wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill before rear offside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre low and cracking

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 6 Oct 2014 88,297 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre low and cracking

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,870 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low

Fail 27 Sep 2013 82,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre low

slight bind in both front and o/s/r brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,140 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2012 76,135 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,590 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,473 miles

front tyres feathering on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2010 64,473 miles

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

front tyres feathering on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,360 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 59,207 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,895 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,247 miles

advisorys attatched

Fail 30 Sep 2005 41,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 41,254 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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W973 LAE is a 2000 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2000 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 98,360 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 W973 LAE, 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 26 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W973 LAE registered?

W973 LAE is a 2000 Mazda E Series, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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