1998 Mazda E Series 2.2L Diesel · R996 WOY
1998 Mazda E Series (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 159,990 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA E SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2184cc
R996 WOY Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2011
- 159,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R996 WOY Mileage History
- 07/02/2006102,753 mi
- 07/02/2006102,753 mi
- 17/02/2007116,172 mi+13,419 mi
- 19/02/2008130,087 mi+13,915 mi
- 20/02/2008130,089 mi+2 mi
- 19/02/2009139,402 mi+9,313 mi
- 02/03/2010150,243 mi+10,841 mi
- 02/03/2011159,989 mi+9,746 mi
- 02/03/2011159,990 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,305 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R996 WOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda E Series (R996 WOY) between February 2006 and March 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
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