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Y421 LBF

2001 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,710 mi
Last recorded157,710 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 LBF
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 157,710 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake anti-slip rubber worn/split

drivers seat loose,

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches slightly corroded

tail gate tied down

tail gate tyed down

Fail 19 Apr 2013 157,710 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake anti-slip rubber worn/split

drivers seat loose,

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches slightly corroded

tail gate tied down

tail gate tyed down

Pass 14 Apr 2012 150,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 142,399 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 142,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 132,566 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 132,566 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 121,016 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 121,016 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 109,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 109,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 94,540 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 94,540 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 79,753 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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Y421 LBF is a 2001 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y421 LBF, 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 Y421 LBF registered?

Y421 LBF is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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