1998 Mazda E Series — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age
28 years
Current Age
47.2%
Latest Pass Rate
36
Total Tests (All Years)
122,782 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 19
This car: 47.2%
Average: 55.4%
⚠️ 8.2% below average (7550 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2017High Fail Rate
47.2%
Age (yrs) 19Tests 36Avg Mileage 122,782Top Failure Brakes — 111.1%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1998 Mazda E Series, with age trends.
Brakes
111.1%
— Consistent
Suspension
72.2%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
50.0%
— Consistent
Tyres
47.2%
— Consistent
Body, Structure and General Items
27.8%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 111.1% (19 yrs) | 111.1% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 72.2% (19 yrs) | 72.2% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 50.0% (19 yrs) | 50.0% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 47.2% (19 yrs) | 47.2% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Body, Structure and General Items | 27.8% (19 yrs) | 27.8% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mazda E Series cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2017 to 2017, covering 36 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.