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Y299 DVO

2001 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,418 mi
Last recorded149,418 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 DVO
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2017 149,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 144,914 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 144,914 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 136,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 136,174 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,410 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 125,355 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,758 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 112,118 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 101,519 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 101,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 93,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 87,407 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 82,278 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 82,272 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 77,474 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 66,560 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 61,051 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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Y299 DVO is a 2001 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y299 DVO, 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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Y299 DVO is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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