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Y178 DEG

2001 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

186,996 mi
Last recorded186,996 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 DEG
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 186,996 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 18,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 178,609 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 178,609 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 170,043 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 170,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 161,956 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 161,956 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 152,546 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 144,320 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 144,320 miles

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

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 142,779 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 117,420 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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Y178 DEG is a 2001 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y178 DEG, 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 Y178 DEG registered?

Y178 DEG is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is Y178 DEG safe to buy?

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