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Y197 JEL

2001 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 JEL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 98,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

emissions only just met limits

Pass 2 Dec 2022 98,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,715 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,103 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,540 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 86,287 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,180 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,691 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,317 miles

Nearside and Offside track rod end boots deteriorated.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 63,527 miles

indicator switch sticky

Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,431 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,078 miles

There is a nail in the o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 53,586 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,141 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 51,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,576 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 48,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,301 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 38,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,927 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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Y197 JEL is a 2001 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y197 JEL, 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 Y197 JEL registered?

Y197 JEL is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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