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Y233 KAF

2001 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,660 mi
Last recorded143,660 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 KAF
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 143,660 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired corroded (1.1.17 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded and holed in places but not prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded, not a prescribed area nor is it likely to cause injury.

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank stained but dry - no evidence of leak currently

Pass 17 Jun 2019 133,687 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired very rusty (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Small hole in nearside outer and inner sill but not within prescribed area

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 133,687 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired very rusty (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Small hole in nearside outer and inner sill but not within prescribed area

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 125,984 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired very rusty (all) (1.1.17 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside rusty particularly rear "chassis" (unitary construction) etc.

Fail 27 Jun 2018 125,984 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired very rusty (all) (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective loose and rattling but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside rusty particularly rear "chassis" (unitary construction) etc.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 117,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak corroded sump ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel multiple joints between column and rack - last (rearmost) worst (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 117,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak corroded sump ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel multiple joints between column and rack - last (rearmost) worst (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 109,148 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but outside of seat belt and suspension prescribed areas

Nearside Lower outer sill holed but not a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel multiple joints between column and rack - last (rearmost) worst (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 109,148 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly scrubbed inside = 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but outside of seat belt and suspension prescribed areas

Nearside Lower outer sill holed but not a prescribed area

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel multiple joints between column and rack - last (rearmost) worst (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 101,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

centre (occasional) seat does not appear to have any provision to lock the backrest in the upright position

Fail 2 Jun 2014 97,323 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

centre (occasional) seat does not appear to have any provision to lock the backrest in the upright position

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,934 miles

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

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 93,934 miles

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

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,838 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

rear exhaust mounting has a temporary repair

Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust mounting has a temporary repair

Pass 10 Jun 2011 81,670 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 81,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,711 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 67,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,995 miles

n/s front wiper spindle worn

Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,719 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,948 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 36,256 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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Y233 KAF is a 2001 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y233 KAF, 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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Y233 KAF is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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