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Y971 KAU

2001 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,649 mi
Last recorded139,649 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 KAU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 139,649 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT

Pass 24 Mar 2010 125,388 miles

front discs have slight lip

slight flex in passenger seat frame but not yet excessive

Pass 17 Mar 2009 111,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 111,949 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 99,129 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 83,670 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 70,000 miles

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

light corrosion underbody areas & rear brake hose ferrules

n/s/r tyre on 3mm & spare tyre flat

stone damage to n/s headlamp (beam pattern ok time of test)

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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Y971 KAU is a 2001 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y971 KAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y971 KAU registered?

Y971 KAU is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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