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Y397 KVW

2001 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,045 mi
Last recorded140,045 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 KVW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2011 140,045 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle surface underneath is rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2011 140,045 miles

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

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

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

vehicle surface underneath is rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2010 135,101 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f arches slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 127,581 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2009 127,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2008 116,789 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 116,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 13 Jun 2007 94,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 94,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 77,726 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 77,726 miles

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

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
Full Mazda E Series reliability report

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Y397 KVW is a 2001 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y397 KVW, 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 Y397 KVW registered?

Y397 KVW is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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