MOT History from tests of diesel MAZDA E SERIESs year 1992

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Pass percent:47.40%

(The average a diesel MAZDA E SERIES year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:308 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	25
Registration plate lamp issues	22
Headlamp aim out of alignment	22
Rear brake binding	21
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	16
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Windscreen has damage	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Registration plate issues	11
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
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\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	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 Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Fuel system component leaking engine bay \|7.2.3\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner 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
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake valve damaged \|3.6.A.2c\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Inner Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit \|8.2.2.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch/ step \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch/ step \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, spring mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, spring mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, shock mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear, rear chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Front Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Central Emissions not tested unable to do smoke test silencer broken (8.2.2.2 (e))	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel within 30cm of top wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Spare wheel carrier fractured (6.1.5 (a))	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))	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 diesel MAZDA E SERIESs year 1992

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