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W285 RBK

2000 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,112 mi
Last recorded169,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda E Series98,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 RBK
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 169,112 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes rusted to rear of fuel tank

engie oil leak

o/s headlamp glass cracked / rust around outside of body work/wheel arches.buper damage/n/s/f insecure. rust undersde o/s/r chassis to rear cross member/rusting badly o/s/r outer sill panel/- o/s/f tyre wearing on inner ed

slight weepage around fuel filler to tank

Pass 23 Jul 2013 169,112 miles

brake pipes rusted to rear of fuel tank

engie oil leak

o/s headlamp glass cracked / rust around outside of body work/wheel arches.buper damage/n/s/f insecure. rust undersde o/s/r chassis to rear cross member/rusting badly o/s/r outer sill panel/- o/s/f tyre wearing on inner ed

slight weepage around fuel filler to tank

Fail 19 Jul 2012 159,579 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front bumper damage noted

offside rear panel slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 159,579 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

front bumper damage noted

offside rear panel slightly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 148,424 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wear noted

steering universal joint to rack slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2011 148,424 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wear noted

steering universal joint to rack slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2010 136,368 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 136,368 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 124,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 124,174 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 114,033 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 103,008 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 103,008 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 90,530 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2005 75,115 miles

van half loaded

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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W285 RBK is a 2000 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W285 RBK, 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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W285 RBK is a 2000 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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