1989 Mazda E Series 2.0L Petrol · F871 PLW

The Mazda E Series passed its most recent MOT on 22 December 2025 at 72,187 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable with no mechanical or structural advisories raised. The vehicle shows a clean test outcome at the latest examination, though two earlier failures on 27 November 2025 and 25 November 2024 were logged at near-identical mileages with no defects cited, indicating administrative or presentation issues at those tests rather than worsening condition. Recorded mileage is exceptionally low for a 1989 vehicle, rising from 72,174 miles at the 7 November 2023 test to just 72,187 miles by December 2025, an average of roughly 13 miles per year across that span. The 25 November 2024 failure at 72,180 miles and pass at 72,181 miles the same day, followed by the November 2025 fail and December 2025 pass both at 72,187 miles, show the van has stood largely unused with only trivial accumulation. Sparse, clean records give little insight into wear cycles, but the near-static odometer suggests long dormant periods. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for seizure or corrosion after prolonged storage, as standing vehicles commonly develop binding brakes and perished rubber components unseen in a no-defect test. Structural integrity around chassis rails and sills warrants close checking for rust, given the age and likely damp idle time. Confirm the 2024 and 2025 failures were clerical, not concealed faults, by reviewing the original refusal notices. Verify exhaust emissions and tyre condition before purchase, as low-mileage classics still suffer age-related degradation absent from the MOT record.