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AR04 XXW

2018 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,154 mi
Last recorded185,154 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda E Series113,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 XXW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 185,154 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 176,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 176,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 164,577 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 154,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 145,582 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 139,347 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 130,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 130,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 118,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 118,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,709 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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AR04 XXW is a 2018 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 113,998 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 AR04 XXW, 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 8 years old, this Mazda E Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR04 XXW registered?

AR04 XXW is a 2018 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 January 2018.

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