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X488 TCX

2000 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,908 mi
Last recorded126,908 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda E Series98,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 TCX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 126,908 miles

OSF antiroll bar link bushes worn.

Fail 13 Apr 2013 126,653 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Underside of vehicle in very poor condition .

Pass 25 Apr 2012 114,224 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 114,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 108,061 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 108,061 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 100,697 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 100,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,943 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 91,943 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 80,128 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 80,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,934 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 65,384 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake grabbing .

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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X488 TCX is a 2000 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X488 TCX, 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 X488 TCX registered?

X488 TCX is a 2000 Mazda E Series, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X488 TCX safe to buy?

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