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V542 HKX

2000 Mazda E Series

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,838 mi
Last recorded151,838 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda E Series98,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 HKX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 151,838 miles

steering wheel cover peeling off,no sharp edeges.rear tyres down to 2mm.surface chassis rust ok.unable to see brake pads.dsm will not producereading due to low emissions.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 149,105 miles

Rear chassis underside starting to rust

Rear service brake not locking

Unable to visually inspect brake pads

Fail 4 Apr 2012 149,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear chassis underside starting to rust

Rear service brake not locking

Unable to visually inspect brake pads

Pass 15 Apr 2011 143,779 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 143,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 139,429 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 139,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 134,243 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 134,243 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 123,770 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 103,243 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 88,995 miles

Offside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front stearing balljoints weeping grease.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 88,995 miles

Offside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front stearing balljoints weeping grease.

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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V542 HKX is a 2000 Mazda E Series in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V542 HKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V542 HKX?

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What year was V542 HKX registered?

V542 HKX is a 2000 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V542 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V542 HKX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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