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W466 OBY

2000 Mazda E Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,426 mi
Last recorded137,426 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda E Series98,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW466 OBY
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 137,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system and brackets corroded

structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2021 135,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2020 133,534 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 131,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads not visible for inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2018 128,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,977 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excess corrosion of body sill panels, not structual.

offside front wheel arch panel corroded.

Pass 24 May 2016 120,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil loss.

some wear in steering lower u.j

Fail 4 May 2016 120,199 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

nail in offside rear tyre.

oil loss

Pass 5 May 2015 115,117 miles

front exhaust mount broken

nearside rear body sill panel corroded

offside rear leaf spring shackle bushes worn to limit

rest of vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some section corroded

slight noise from rear diff

slight oil loss

some damage to windscreen

some play in front lower steering uj

Pass 6 May 2014 108,541 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 102,595 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 96,974 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 96,849 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 90,009 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 83,233 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 76,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 70,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

handbrake cable outer casing split not effecting operation at time of test

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2007 62,686 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 62,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 54,201 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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W466 OBY is a 2000 Mazda E Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W466 OBY, 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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W466 OBY is a 2000 Mazda E Series, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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