MAZDA E SERIES1996 · 2.2L DIESEL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of MOT data for nearly twenty years. The last recorded test took place in December 2006 at 148,727 miles, where the vehicle passed after rectifying suspension and lighting failures. Because no tests have been logged since that date, there is no verifiable evidence to confirm the current mechanical condition, structural integrity, or safety of the car. The maintenance trend effectively ceased two decades ago. The vehicle exhibits a very low mileage profile for its age, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year over its thirty-year life. Between November 2005 and December 2006, the car covered only 14,197 miles, suggesting it was used sparingly or sat for extended periods during that specific thirteen-month window. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and corrosion of fluid lines, which are not captured by mileage figures alone. A physical inspection must prioritize the chassis and suspension components, which showed a clear history of failure in the past. The 2005 failure highlighted critical issues including a cracked nearside rear leaf spring and excessively corroded rear brake pipes, while the 2006 test identified deteriorated bushes across all front upper suspension arms and anti-roll bar assemblies. Given the age of the vehicle, a buyer should check for advanced structural rust at these mounting points and inspect for perished rubber bushings or leaking brake lines that occur regardless of low mileage.