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W243 EPU

2000 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,296 mi
Last recorded90,296 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda E Series98,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 EPU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,296 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing uneven

offside rear body sill corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,410 miles

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

Oil leak

wiper blades poor

Fail 3 Apr 2014 86,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Oil leak

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Mar 2013 83,538 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear brake pipes to rear brake load valve corroding difficult to assess due to access

Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,854 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,880 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,297 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,274 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 65,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 60,644 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 54,126 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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W243 EPU is a 2000 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W243 EPU, 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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What year was W243 EPU registered?

W243 EPU is a 2000 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W243 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W243 EPU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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