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W497 AEP

2000 Mazda E Series

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,769 mi
Last recorded157,769 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda E Series98,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 AEP
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 157,769 miles

Suspension bushes have freeplay but not excessive at time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2016 157,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white in colour (1.3.2e)

N/S/R tyre perishing and on 1.6-2mm

Suspension bushes have freeplay but not excessive at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2015 151,149 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 151,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 146,240 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 141,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 141,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 133,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 133,715 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 118,681 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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W497 AEP is a 2000 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W497 AEP, 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 W497 AEP registered?

W497 AEP is a 2000 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W497 AEP safe to buy?

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