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G285 FJT

1990 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

111,180 mi
Last recorded111,180 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda E Series114,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 FJT
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 111,180 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 106,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 106,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 103,795 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 103,793 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting LOWER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

REAR SHOCKS CORRODED

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,712 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 103,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 103,065 miles

considerable welded repair to vehicle

offside door mirror broken

offside reversing lamp inoperative

slight imbalance of mildly juddering front brakes

slight imbalance of slightly grabbing rear brakes

widespread surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2017 102,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 102,659 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,471 miles

considerable welded repair to vehicle

slight imbalance of front brakes

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2016 101,471 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

considerable welded repair to vehicle

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight imbalance of front brakes

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2015 100,647 miles

considerable corrosion under vehicle

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

superficial structure of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 100,647 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

considerable corrosion under vehicle

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

superficial structure of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,103 miles

deteriorating exhaust blowing slightly

sills etc corroded

slight inbalance of front and rear brakes

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2014 99,103 miles

deteriorating exhaust blowing slightly

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

sills etc corroded

slight inbalance of front and rear brakes

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front inner & outer sills badly corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

rear wheel arches/inner sills badly corroded. not deteromental to mounting points

vehicle bears considerable welded repair

Fail 8 Nov 2013 98,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front inner & outer sills badly corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

rear wheel arches/inner sills badly corroded. not deteromental to mounting points

Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear brakes weaker

sills & rear wings corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,447 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2011 97,408 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

front brake discs rusty

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,195 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs rusty

o/s outer sill centre section corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

parking brake slightly weak

Fail 22 Nov 2010 97,194 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs rusty

o/s outer sill centre section corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

o/s parking brake weaker

Pass 24 Dec 2009 97,100 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 97,098 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s parking brake weaker

Pass 14 Nov 2008 97,045 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 96,260 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 93,425 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 93,425 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 93,416 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 90,728 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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G285 FJT is a 1990 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1990 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 114,758 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 G285 FJT, 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 36 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G285 FJT is a 1990 Mazda E Series, first registered on 26 June 1990.

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