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MOT reliability

Mazda E1600

3 vehicles · 5 completed MOT tests analysed
40%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Mazda E1600 vehicles and 5 completed MOT tests, the Mazda E1600 has an overall 40% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 98,934 miles.

3
Vehicles
5
MOT tests
16
Avg miles / year
4.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda E1600 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda E1600 MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Steering8%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%

Mazda E1600 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Mazda E1600 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda E1600 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
  8. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  10. Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  11. Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  12. Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  13. Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
  14. Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) (1 times)

Mazda E1600 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2002 1 1 100% 145,452
1984 1 3 33% 61,464
1983 1 1 0% 89,887

Mazda E1600 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Mazda E1600 vehicles in our MOT data, 40% pass the MOT (a 60% failure rate), with about 4.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda E1600 MOT issues are: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a); Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4).

The typical Mazda E1600 in our data has covered around 98,934 miles.

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