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X997 FCR

2000 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,618 mi
Last recorded133,618 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda E Series98,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 FCR
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 133,618 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 133,615 miles

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

wiper blades splitting

Pass 20 Mar 2014 126,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general body damage

Fail 17 Mar 2014 126,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general body damage

offside rear tyre deterioated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 119,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 111,537 miles

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

general body corrossion

rear centre high level stop light inop

Fail 16 Mar 2012 111,526 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear centre high level stop light inop

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

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

general body corrossion

Fail 17 Mar 2011 101,840 miles

N/S headlamp lens chipped

N/S/R lamp slightly insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R lamp lens cracked

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 101,840 miles

N/S headlamp lens chipped

N/S/R lamp slightly insecure

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

O/S/R lamp lens cracked

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 94,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking

small hole in n/s/f headlamp glass

Pass 11 Mar 2009 87,572 miles

centre lap diaginal seat belt webbing frayed

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,364 miles

slight play in both inner trackrods

Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,214 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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X997 FCR is a 2000 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X997 FCR, 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 X997 FCR registered?

X997 FCR is a 2000 Mazda E Series, first registered on 4 October 2000.

Is X997 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 FCR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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