1997 Mazda E Series 2.2L Diesel · R286 XGV
1997 Mazda E Series (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 143,140 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA E SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/09/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2184cc
R286 XGV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2010
- 143,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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R286 XGV Mileage History
- 07/10/200695,169 mi
- 06/10/2007107,414 mi+12,245 mi
- 06/10/2007107,414 mi
- 24/09/2008119,624 mi+12,210 mi
- 19/09/2009132,185 mi+12,561 mi
- 02/10/2009132,776 mi+591 mi
- 02/10/2009132,766 mi-10 mi
- 08/10/2010143,140 mi+10,374 mi
- 08/10/2010143,140 mi
Average of roughly 11,983 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R286 XGV 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 1997 Mazda E Series (R286 XGV) between October 2006 and October 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)”; “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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