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X379 GEL

2001 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,513 mi
Last recorded148,513 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 GEL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 148,513 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

both inner sills corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2018 148,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 144,097 miles

drivers seat swab detiorated drivers seat swab torn

Fail 18 Mar 2017 144,097 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

drivers seat swab detiorated drivers seat swab torn

Pass 22 Feb 2016 137,564 miles

corrosion out side prescribed areas osf nsf step

osr tail light damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2016 137,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion out side prescribed areas osf nsf step

osr tail light damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2015 127,405 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 127,404 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 118,356 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 118,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nsr tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2013 109,449 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 109,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2012 98,621 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 98,618 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,528 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 88,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 79,126 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 79,125 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 71,596 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding on

Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,007 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 48,202 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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X379 GEL is a 2001 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X379 GEL, 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 X379 GEL registered?

X379 GEL is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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