MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA E SERIESs year 1998

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Pass percent:57.37%

(The average a petrol MAZDA E SERIES year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:828 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	93
Headlamp aim out of alignment	72
Registration plate lamp issues	62
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	46
Rear brake binding	34
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	33
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	16
Registration plate issues	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Windscreen has damage	12
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	11
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	9
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside 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 wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))	2
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)	2
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
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))	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)	2
Horn not working (1.6.2a)	2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	93
Headlamp aim out of alignment	72
Registration plate lamp issues	62
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	46
Rear brake binding	34
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	33
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	16
Registration plate issues	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Windscreen has damage	12
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	11
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	9
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside 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 wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))	2
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)	2
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
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))	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)	2
Horn not working (1.6.2a)	2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA E SERIESs year 1998

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