1997 Mazda E Series 2.2L Diesel · R579 VDA
1997 Mazda E Series (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 124,126 miles. MOT valid until 23/02/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA E SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,126 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
R579 VDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 124,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 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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R579 VDA Mileage History
- 22/02/2023108,999 mi
- 22/02/2024113,798 mi+4,799 mi
- 24/02/2025119,400 mi+5,602 mi
- 24/02/2025119,402 mi+2 mi
- 19/02/2026124,126 mi+4,724 mi
Average of roughly 5,055 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R579 VDA 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 (R579 VDA) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 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: Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.