CarVerify

Free Car Check

R274 YPV

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,814 mi
Last recorded176,814 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationR274 YPV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 176,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 176,801 miles

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 175,416 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 175,416 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2006 171,156 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

R274 YPV is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R274 YPV, 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 R274 YPV?

You can check the full history of R274 YPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R274 YPV registered?

R274 YPV is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R274 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 YPV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R274 YPV 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 R274 YPV. 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.