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Y246 FBW

2001 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,585 mi
Last recorded111,585 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 FBW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,585 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 111,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 107,560 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 101,522 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 101,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 93,683 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 93,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 76,014 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 76,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes imbalanced and just legal

offside front tyre wearing low at outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,009 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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Y246 FBW is a 2001 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y246 FBW, 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 Y246 FBW registered?

Y246 FBW is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y246 FBW safe to buy?

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