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FN51 OVZ

2001 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

220,028 mi
Last recorded220,028 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 OVZ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 220,028 miles

All under vehicle covered in under body sealer.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front rear centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 210,810 miles

ALL UNDER BODY HEAVELY COATERD IN UNDER SEALER

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 202,417 miles

ALL UNDER BODY HEAVELY COATERD IN UNDER SEALER

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Jan 2020 202,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDER BODY HEAVERLY COTERD IN UNDER SEAL CORRODED.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 194,751 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Majority of underside of vehicle covered in underseal - unable to assess some prescribed / structure areas.

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 194,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Majority of underside of vehicle covered in underseal - unable to assess some prescribed / structure areas.

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 183,041 miles

some structure points rusty & weak

Pass 13 Feb 2017 170,788 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 120,251 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings & o/s rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 158,465 miles

front Rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2016 158,433 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

front Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2015 146,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cable rusty

o/s hand brake has lower effort than n/s

Pass 9 Jan 2014 132,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 132,941 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 120,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 108,895 miles

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 2 Feb 2012 108,536 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 4 Feb 2011 95,656 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 102,481 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 84,709 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 74,269 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 63,885 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 63,885 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 53,838 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 52,530 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,562 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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FN51 OVZ is a 2001 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2001 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 91,336 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 FN51 OVZ, 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 25 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN51 OVZ is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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