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Y78 WGC

2001 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,262 mi
Last recorded117,262 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 WGC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 117,262 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 111,826 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 111,826 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 106,426 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 106,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 100,643 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 100,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 94,960 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 94,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,961 miles

All front brake pads lok a bit low but unable to measure.

Both front tyres,tread is wearing on inner edge.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 88,961 miles

Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All front brake pads lok a bit low but unable to measure.

Both front tyres,tread is wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 83,666 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 83,666 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 78,063 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 78,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front wheel aligment to checked

Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,411 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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Y78 WGC is a 2001 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y78 WGC, 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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Y78 WGC is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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