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Y489 FCH

2001 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,042 mi
Last recorded150,042 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 FCH
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 150,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear + cracks and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

both mirrors slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2018 149,957 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion offside front and rear + nearside rear (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear + cracks and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

both mirrors slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2017 143,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

body has slightly sharp edges caused by corrosion (tape repaired)

Pass 9 May 2016 137,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 137,443 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear wheel arches and rear bumper front edges (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 132,258 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside parking brake has slightly low effort

Pass 24 Apr 2014 127,614 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 123,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 May 2013 123,088 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 May 2012 118,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside hand brake slightly low effort

Pass 6 May 2011 114,244 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside hand brake performance low

Fail 4 May 2011 114,292 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside hand brake performance low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 106,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear lamp slightly insecure

Pass 7 May 2009 98,981 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 98,981 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,080 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 88,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,839 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 65,450 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear indicator glass cracked (not showing white light).

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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Y489 FCH is a 2001 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y489 FCH, 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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Y489 FCH is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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