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W279 APU

2000 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

180,608 mi
Last recorded180,608 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Mazda E Series98,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 APU
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 180,608 miles

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

front discs

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 180,608 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 163,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to front bumper

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 18 Jul 2008 163,309 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to front bumper

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 13 Jun 2007 141,675 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 141,165 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s rear foot brake has low effort

small hole in n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 13 Jun 2006 120,774 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 120,765 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 120,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W279 APU is a 2000 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 W279 APU, 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 W279 APU registered?

W279 APU is a 2000 Mazda E Series, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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