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C975 FVX

1985 Mazda E Series

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,747 mi
Last recorded100,747 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1985 Mazda E Series96,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC975 FVX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 100,747 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/r tyre badly deteriorated

signs of coolant leak

vehicle ran very hot during mot

1X propshaft nut incorrectly fitted

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all suspension components are corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisey

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s headlamp slightly dim

o/s inner sill slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated & screw in tread

Fail 15 May 2007 100,747 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

1X propshaft nut incorrectly fitted

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

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Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all suspension components are corroded

could not see brake fluid level

front brake pads worn?

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisey

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s headlamp slightly dim

o/s inner sill slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated & screw in tread

o/s/r lamp cracked

rear wiper blade deteriorated

signs of coolant leak around radiator

vehicle began to overheat at end of test

o/s/r tyre badly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2005 99,207 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise repair to o/s/r lamp

fan belts conditions are poor

n/s/f antiroll bar bushes are deteriorated

n/s/r outer tyre wall is cut

o/s/r inner tyre wall is perished

rear springs are in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2005 99,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

fan/alternator belt split(in poor condition)

n/s wiper blade smears slightly

n/s/r outer tyre wall is cut

o/s/r indicator broken and showing partial white light

o/s/r tyre inner side wall is deteriorated

rear springs in poor condition

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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C975 FVX is a 1985 Mazda E Series in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 96,818 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 C975 FVX, 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 41 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C975 FVX registered?

C975 FVX is a 1985 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 August 1985.

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