MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA E SERIESs year 1993

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Pass percent:48.92%

(The average a petrol MAZDA E SERIES year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:601 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	78
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	47
Registration plate lamp issues	42
Headlamp aim out of alignment	40
Rear brake binding	36
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	24
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Rear brake application uneven	22
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	13
Registration plate issues	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	10
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	10
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	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 fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
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\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	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
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	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
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	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
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	2
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	2
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\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))	2
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis 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
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside 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
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| excessively corroded \|2.3.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard \|3.6.E.2\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front 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 Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	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 Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside 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 Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, 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 Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/body mount 30 of leaf spring rear hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill 30 of leaf spring front hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill 30 of front leaf spring hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring shackle hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/body mounting 30 of rear leaf spring hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis 30 of shock mounting \|behind wheel\| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next 30cm of brake valve/junction component \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Roof \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Outer 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
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to spare wheel \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	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 Rear reflector insecure \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Corroded through wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	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
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Spare wheel insecure \|6.4.2\|	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 position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Central Seat belt missing receiver (7.1.2 (a))	1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded to excess at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Emissions not tested Aborted due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s inner sill various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner sill various places front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))	1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA E SERIESs year 1993

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