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Y271 YSO

2001 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,158 mi
Last recorded167,158 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 YSO
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 167,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 167,158 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 157,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 157,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 148,820 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 148,818 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 124,599 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 107,919 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 107,903 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 113,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 107,545 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 107,432 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 106,540 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,528 miles

front brake pads low

rear seats facing to rear

Pass 23 May 2014 103,635 miles

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

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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Y271 YSO is a 2001 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y271 YSO, 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 Y271 YSO registered?

Y271 YSO is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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