1998 Mazda Motor Caravan 2.5L Diesel · R849 SSA
1998 Mazda Motor Caravan (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 188,963 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2495cc
R849 SSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 188,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 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: 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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R849 SSA Mileage History
- 14/08/2023171,249 mi
- 01/08/2024173,424 mi+2,175 mi
- 05/08/2024173,428 mi+4 mi
- 22/07/2025175,748 mi+2,320 mi
- 12/08/2026188,963 mi+13,215 mi
Average of roughly 5,914 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R849 SSA 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 1998 Mazda Motor Caravan (R849 SSA) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 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: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.