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W262 RCU

2000 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,350 mi
Last recorded172,350 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda E Series98,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 172,350 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 7 Jan 2026 172,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front inner sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wiper split

Pass 9 Jan 2025 165,939 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 165,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed bad exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 156,906 miles

rust to underside brake body and suspension parts

Fail 20 Jun 2023 156,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear bracket broken (4.5.4 (a))

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

rust to underside brake body and suspension parts

Pass 15 Dec 2021 150,935 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 149,624 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 149,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 142,614 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 142,614 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 135,213 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 135,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 134,027 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 134,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 129,440 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 125,000 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 125,000 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2016 125,000 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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W262 RCU is a 2000 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 W262 RCU, 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 W262 RCU registered?

W262 RCU is a 2000 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W262 RCU safe to buy?

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