Mazda E2000 (1991)
1991 Mazda E2000
CarHunch is tracking 907 1991 Mazda E2000 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
# 1991 MAZDA E2000
This 1991 Mazda E2000 is in dire condition: only 10% pass their MOT on the first attempt, catastrophically below the UK average of 80%. With 0.1% of vehicles having recorded dangerous defects and virtually no advisories logged (0.0 per vehicle), the data suggests these are either barely roadworthy or rarely tested—the extremely low failure count itself is a red flag rather than reassurance.
At a median mileage of 66,554 for a vehicle now 33 years old, these examples have covered typical distance, but the 10% first-pass rate means mechanical wear is hitting hard and consistently. If you're considering one, expect serious remedial work before it's safe to drive; get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist in vintage vehicles and budget for substantial repairs.
We have 907 1991 Mazda E2000 vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1991 Mazda E2000
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 890 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Diesel (2%) | 17 | 3.4% | 0.18 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1991 Mazda E2000 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1991 Mazda E2000 vehicles fall between 66,554 and 66,554 miles.
Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Mazda E2000
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50%
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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50%
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
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50%
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
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50%
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
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25%
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering
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25%
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering
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25%
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp
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25%
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.
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