CarVerify

Free Car Check

R204 NDV

1997 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,144 mi
Last recorded151,144 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 NDV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 151,144 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 151,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 143,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 143,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 134,052 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 121,792 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 121,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 114,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 114,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 107,998 miles

front no plate in poor condition

front roll bar bushes perished

spare tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Sep 2005 97,255 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
Full Mazda E Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R204 NDV is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 115,414 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R204 NDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R204 NDV?

You can check the full history of R204 NDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R204 NDV registered?

R204 NDV is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R204 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 NDV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R204 NDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R204 NDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.