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YH51 JLZ

2017 Mazda E Series

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,829 mi
Last recorded154,829 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda E Series113,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 JLZ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 154,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 154,627 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 151,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 147,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 143,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover split

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 141,267 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 141,263 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 139,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover split

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 139,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover split

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 134,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 134,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 126,439 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 126,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,702 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 16 Jan 2018 119,702 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 111,983 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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YH51 JLZ is a 2017 Mazda E Series in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2017 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 113,125 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 YH51 JLZ, 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 9 years old, this Mazda E Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YH51 JLZ registered?

YH51 JLZ is a 2017 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 February 2017.

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