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F699 MVW

1988 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,497 mi
Last recorded131,497 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1988 Mazda E Series104,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF699 MVW
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 131,497 miles

body work in poor condition

front tyres worn

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 131,497 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine has misfire.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 125,974 miles

vehicle badly corroded throughout

Fail 12 Oct 2013 125,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle badly corroded throughout

Pass 12 Oct 2012 120,551 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 120,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 117,179 miles

heavy corrosion at o/s/r chassis.

rear gearbox mount worn.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 117,123 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear gearbox mount worn.

heavy corrosion at o/s/r chassis.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 116,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 116,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 115,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 114,436 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 114,436 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 114,247 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 114,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 113,592 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 112,599 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 112,599 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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F699 MVW is a 1988 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 104,744 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 F699 MVW, 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 38 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 F699 MVW registered?

F699 MVW is a 1988 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F699 MVW safe to buy?

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