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W498 AEP

2011 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,892 mi
Last recorded195,892 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda E Series126,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 AEP
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 195,892 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 195,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2024 195,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint / flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all welding has been heavily undersealed

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 18 May 2023 192,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 188,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 188,853 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front out rigger,inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front out rigger,inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 187,317 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front bottom balljoint dust cover perished but not leaking

Fail 25 Jun 2021 187,317 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front bottom balljoint dust cover perished but not leaking

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 182,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 174,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 167,942 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 160,545 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 160,541 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 149,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 139,986 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 139,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 127,530 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 115,239 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 115,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 106,521 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 106,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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W498 AEP is a 2011 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 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 126,291 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 W498 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 15 years old, this Mazda E Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W498 AEP is a 2011 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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