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D289 VJC

1987 Mazda E Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,001 mi
Last recorded137,001 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Mazda E Series112,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD289 VJC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 137,001 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r chassis rusting

o/s/f floor rusting

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust mounting weak

Fail 5 Nov 2008 137,001 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r chassis rusting

o/s/f floor rusting

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 135,989 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 135,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

clutch pipe rusted

o/s/r bump stop missing

various rusting areas on vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2006 135,097 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 135,096 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear chassis members rusting

o/s/r bump stop missing

various rusting areas on vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2005 134,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

chassis and side members rusting

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 10 Nov 2005 134,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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

chassis and side members rusting

o/s/r bump stop missing

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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D289 VJC is a 1987 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 112,598 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 D289 VJC, 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 39 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 D289 VJC registered?

D289 VJC is a 1987 Mazda E Series, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D289 VJC safe to buy?

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