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Y291 RAR

2001 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,480 mi
Last recorded205,480 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 RAR
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 205,480 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s outer sill corroded but not holded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s outer sill corroded but not holded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body heavily under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 199,133 miles

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

n/s o/s chassis corroded and flaking but not holed

n/s o/s outer sills corroded but not hold

Pass 18 Apr 2017 192,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 192,506 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s inner sill rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 184,904 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 176,695 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 176,691 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 168,101 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 167,297 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 159,055 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 150,929 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 150,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 143,196 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 143,177 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 134,121 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 125,791 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 125,781 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 116,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 107,539 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 107,530 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 98,241 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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Y291 RAR is a 2001 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y291 RAR, 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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Y291 RAR is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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