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M285 WEJ

1995 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,205 mi
Last recorded124,205 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda E Series120,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 WEJ
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 124,205 miles

Offside Front step corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 123,983 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT STEPS CORRODED

Pass 30 Apr 2024 123,745 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 123,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Inner SILL CORRODED

REAR DIFF LEAK

Pass 11 Apr 2022 123,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner SILL CORRODED

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 122,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coverscovered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 121,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 120,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 117,440 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 117,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 114,260 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,406 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2014 110,379 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 105,731 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,856 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 101,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,588 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2010 92,879 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 87,622 miles

unable to see back brakes

unable to see front brakes

Pass 8 Apr 2008 82,360 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 76,355 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 69,143 miles

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

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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M285 WEJ is a 1995 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 120,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M285 WEJ, 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 31 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 M285 WEJ registered?

M285 WEJ is a 1995 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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