Mazda E Series (1995)
1995 Mazda E Series
CarHunch analysed 637 real MOT records for the 1995 Mazda E Series. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1995 Mazda E Series is below the UK average with a 68.5% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, suggesting these vans are showing their age and will likely need repairs before passing MOT. The 12.9% rate of dangerous defects is manageable, and both diesel and petrol variants perform nearly identically (68.4% and 69.1% respectively), so fuel type won't be your deciding factor here.
At 126,000 miles median, these vehicles have done reasonable mileage for their age, but the typical van racks up nearly two failures per test and seven advisories, indicating widespread wear across brakes, suspension, and structural components. If you're considering one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a diesel van specialist and expect regular maintenance costs—these aren't vehicles to buy cheaply and ignore.
What to check before buying a 1995 Mazda E Series
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (77%) | 489 | 68.4% | 1.91 |
| Petrol (23%) | 147 | 69.1% | 2.2 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 53.9% | 6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Mazda E Series vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Mazda E Series vehicles fall between 104,189 and 152,613 miles.
1995 Mazda E Series — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (26% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
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