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Y523 OHB

2001 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,864 mi
Last recorded107,864 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 OHB
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 107,864 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 107,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both the front discs are pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both the rear discs are pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 107,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both the front discs are pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both the rear discs are pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,406 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light WRONG COLOUR (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,216 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,169 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 64,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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Y523 OHB is a 2001 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y523 OHB, 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 Y523 OHB registered?

Y523 OHB is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y523 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 OHB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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