1997 Mazda E Series 2.0L Petrol · R498 VRH
1997 Mazda E Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 160,481 km. MOT valid until 05/11/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA E SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 160,481 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1990cc
R498 VRH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 160,481 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R498 VRH Odometer History
- 19/10/2022143,005 km
- 31/10/2023146,934 km+3,929 km
- 30/10/2024154,030 km+7,096 km
- 01/11/2024154,032 km+2 km
- 29/10/2025160,481 km+6,449 km
Average of roughly 5,771 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R498 VRH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda E Series (R498 VRH) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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