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M985 AAF

1994 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

151,114 mi
Last recorded151,114 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda E Series129,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM985 AAF
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 151,114 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in wiper inkage

rear wiper blade u/s

slight oil leak

underside heavily undersealed

various body damage

Pass 15 Jun 2024 150,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in wiper linkage

underside heavily undersealed

various body damage

Pass 6 Mar 2023 150,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front panel rusted and holed

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jan 2022 150,591 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 150,589 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 150,176 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 150,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength door step rusted away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 149,892 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 149,890 miles

Central Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 149,589 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 148,347 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 146,869 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 146,869 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside (5.2.6)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 146,485 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 146,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 145,709 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 145,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 145,058 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 143,546 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 143,546 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 142,744 miles

front bumper backing frame very rusty

nearside front wiper wheel box worn

Fail 29 Nov 2010 142,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

front bumper backing frame very rusty

nearside front wiper wheel box worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 141,117 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 141,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 140,439 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 139,513 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 132,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 124,700 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 124,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M985 AAF is a 1994 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1994 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 129,361 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 M985 AAF, 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 32 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M985 AAF is a 1994 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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