MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA E SERIESs year 1990

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Pass percent:48.92%

(The average a petrol MAZDA E SERIES year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:464 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	38
Rear brake binding	33
Rear brake application uneven	31
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Headlamp aim out of alignment	24
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	24
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Registration plate lamp issues	17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	11
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Front brake application uneven	7
Registration plate issues	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	2
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Front Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened MAIN HANDBRAKE CABLE \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Centre Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Front rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Front front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Brake warning device defective \|3.3.E.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shocker mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting LOWER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA E SERIESs year 1990

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