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W475 DCT

2000 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,738 mi
Last recorded159,738 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda E Series98,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW475 DCT
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 159,738 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 154,121 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 154,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2016 148,017 miles

Corrosion some brake pipes and ferrules

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test With cat tool

Deterioration some bushes

Some corrosion in non-prescribed areas

Fail 4 Aug 2016 148,015 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as chalked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as chalked (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion some brake pipes and ferrules

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test With cat tool

Deterioration some bushes

Some corrosion in non-prescribed areas

Pass 1 May 2015 137,191 miles

corrosion some brake ferrules

corrosion various parts of underbody and components sills etc

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

some welding done and heavily coated over

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Apr 2015 137,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion some brake ferrules

corrosion various parts of underbody and components sills etc

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

spare wheel missing

Pass 7 May 2014 128,130 miles

varoius parts corroded but ok with teat tool

Pass 3 May 2013 117,859 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 117,859 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 103,085 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 103,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 91,781 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 91,729 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 77,210 miles

all brake pipes greased

play steering rack o/s

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2010 77,210 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

play steering rack o/s

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,711 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,110 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 46,740 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,078 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 41,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nail in tyre

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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W475 DCT is a 2000 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W475 DCT, 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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W475 DCT is a 2000 Mazda E Series, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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