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Y735 LCF

2001 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

116,437 mi
Last recorded116,437 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 LCF
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 116,437 miles

Both front tyres heavy wearing to edges

Both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Corrosion to body and steps

Headlamp level inoperative due to body modifications - Lamps not fitted with levelling facility

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear leaf spring 'U' bolt damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes clearly due to wheel design

Fail 14 Jul 2025 116,436 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres badly worn inner edges

Both rear tyre pressures appear low

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

Nearside rear leaf spring U-bolt damaged - not considered criteria

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes clearly due to wheel desigh

Pass 28 Jun 2024 109,755 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 106,316 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 106,316 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 102,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 102,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 96,235 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,778 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,237 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 94,115 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened advise replacing (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 May 2018 94,115 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch in 2 places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering locking device insecure steering column (2.2.C.1g)

Upper Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened advise replacing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,258 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 92,258 miles

Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering knuckle (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,847 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 85,788 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play both ends (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,630 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,413 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,311 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,036 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 68,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 60,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 60,795 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 55,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,825 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,491 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 51,491 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,185 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,205 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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Y735 LCF is a 2001 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y735 LCF, 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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Y735 LCF is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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