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R558 LVE

1998 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,634 mi
Last recorded79,634 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 LVE
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 79,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 68,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,977 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,918 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 43,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,927 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
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R558 LVE is a 1998 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 110,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R558 LVE, 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 28 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R558 LVE registered?

R558 LVE is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R558 LVE safe to buy?

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