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W478 PGC

2000 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,937 mi
Last recorded69,937 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda E Series98,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 PGC
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,937 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 69,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,376 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 69,060 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 68,508 miles

Front Upper perrishing on ball joint gaitor

recent repairs covered in black

rusting on underside of floor

Pass 30 Oct 2021 68,232 miles

under side badly corroded and repairs covered in black

Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,185 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All - and hoses also becoming perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn badly on outer shoulder

Offside Rear worn very close to limit on inner shoulder

Under body becoming weak from corrosion - attention needed

Pass 2 Nov 2019 65,779 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body becoming weak from corrosion in particular the o/s/r

Fail 26 Oct 2019 65,774 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body becoming weak from corrosion in particular the o/s/r

Pass 3 Nov 2018 61,807 miles

Brake pipes greased - all

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to brake hose ferrules

Pass 4 Nov 2017 58,259 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 56,697 miles

corrosion on nsf inner sill not within pricribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2015 54,921 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 53,088 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 51,763 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,987 miles

osf tyre wearing on inside

slight rusting front to rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,989 miles

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

front brake pads appear low (inside pads).brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2011 47,987 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear low (inside pads).brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,455 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,893 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,463 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,256 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 33,475 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W478 PGC is a 2000 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W478 PGC, 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 W478 PGC registered?

W478 PGC is a 2000 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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