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V397 EAH

2000 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,095 mi
Last recorded176,095 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda E Series98,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 EAH
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 176,095 miles

under body corrosion cover with under seal

Pass 1 Jun 2024 16,705 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side and rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle corrosion some components

Pass 13 Aug 2023 159,900 miles

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

under vehicle corroder

Pass 9 Aug 2022 153,708 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2021 148,002 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 142,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear leaf springs and bushes worn

all body / sills x 2 front to rear / chassis has slight corrossion

brake pipes x 2 corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 136,053 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear leaf springs x 2 worn

all 4 wheel arches corroded

all body / sills x 2 front to rear has slight corrosion / under seal

Fail 6 Aug 2019 136,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near exhaust marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security marked white chaoke (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

o/s front wheel arch corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2018 129,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Rear boot has damage

all body / chassis / sills front to rear has slight corrossion

all brake pipes coroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 129,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Rear boot has damage

all body / chassis / sills front to rear has slight corrossion

all brake pipes coroded

Pass 4 May 2017 121,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear boot lid damaged

all body / sills/ chassis has corrossion

body has under seal on it

Fail 4 May 2017 121,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear boot lid damaged

all body / sills/ chassis has corrossion

body has under seal on it

Pass 4 May 2016 115,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Inner offside sill corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel universal joint (2.2.A.1b)

slightly oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 114,998 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

body has slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 106,303 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,625 miles

1. Front brake discs slightly pitted. 2. Nail in offside front tyre. 3. Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,909 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,028 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 76,025 miles

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

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

1. n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,380 miles

1. slight exhaust leak at ccentre box. 2. slight damage to frfont windscreen. 3. front brake discs pitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 67,489 miles

1. slight leak in exhaust centre box. 2. front brake discs pitted. 3. front windscreen.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 62,672 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2006 56,179 miles

rear number plate becoming deteriorated † †slight damage to windscreen

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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V397 EAH is a 2000 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 98,360 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 V397 EAH, 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 26 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V397 EAH is a 2000 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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