1998 Mazda E Series 2.2L Diesel · R608 EOU
1998 Mazda E Series (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 89,548 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2009.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA E SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 May 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R608 EOU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/05/2009
- 89,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R608 EOU Mileage History
- 28/04/200666,804 mi
- 04/05/200775,245 mi+8,441 mi
- 15/05/200883,267 mi+8,022 mi
- 18/05/200989,548 mi+6,281 mi
Average of roughly 7,443 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R608 EOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda E Series (R608 EOU) between April 2006 and May 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)”.
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