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MAZDA E SERIES

2004 · BLACK · PETROL · 159,806 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-05-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-04-29● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition21 MOT tests · 13 passed

MOT History — 21 tests · 13 passed · 8 failed

PASS30 April 2026
159,806 mi
  • ADVISORYFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe and sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYunderside covered in sealant and undertray
PASS11 July 2025
159,183 mi
PASS16 July 2024
157,211 mi
FAIL13 June 2024
157,207 mi
  • MAJORVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASS16 June 2023
152,050 mi
FAIL12 June 2023
152,047 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASS16 June 2022
147,283 mi
FAIL13 June 2022
147,279 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASS25 June 2021
141,724 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAIL23 June 2021
141,721 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORFront Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS15 June 2020
137,620 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL9 June 2020
137,619 mi
  • MAJORFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS7 January 2019
128,022 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm frt and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm frt and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL4 January 2019
128,018 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  • MAJORParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm frt and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm frt and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • DANGEROUSParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASS8 December 2017
116,535 mi
  • ADVISORYrear exhaust heat shield insecure
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL6 December 2017
116,456 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
  • FAILNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
  • FAILOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYrear exhaust heat shield insecure
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILNearside Front Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)
PASS14 December 2016
104,438 mi
  • ADVISORYRear wiper torn
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL14 December 2016
104,435 mi
  • FAILRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • FAILNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYRear wiper torn
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASS16 December 2015
90,587 km
PASS30 December 2014
79,754 km
PASS6 December 2013
67,864 km
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
MAZDA
Model
E SERIES
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,990 cc
Year
2004
First registered
2004-01
Tax due
2027-05-01
MOT expiry
2027-04-29
Recorded mileage
159,806 mi

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