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MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA E SERIESs year 2004

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mot history
Pass percent:72.58%
(The average a petrol MAZDA E SERIES year 2004 passes without issue)
Based on:795 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively50
Registration plate lamp issues25
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)16
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))12
Headlamp aim out of alignment10
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))10
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)10
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)9
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)7
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)6
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone A (8.3.1e)6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))5
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)5
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))5
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))5
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))4
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))4
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)4
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)3
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)3
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))3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)3
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)3
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)3
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
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)3
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)2
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Horn not working (1.6.2a)2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))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
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)2
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)2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)2
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))2
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (suspension arm mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside 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))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint gaitor split...... (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 Ball joint gaitor split...... (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint gaitor split....... (2.2.C.1c)1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone A (8.3.1b)1
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)1
Registration plate issues1
Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/ (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts harness by exhaust manifold (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)1
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))1
Side repeater not working BOTH SIDES (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)1
Nearside 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)1
Rear Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower closing panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front valance (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
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)1
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative HIDs fitted without headlamp cleaner (1.7.2)1
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)1
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (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
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear Insecure, hanging on wiring (4.5.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Exhaust system insecure mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside 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 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x member (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))1

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