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Mazda E2200 Diesel (1996)

287 real MOT outcomes analysed

1996 Mazda E2200 Diesel

CarHunch has 287 1996 Mazda E2200 Diesel vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1996 Mazda E2200 Diesel doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Mazda vehicles below.

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The 1996 Mazda E2200 diesel doesn't appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, which means this cohort—primarily commercial vehicles—falls outside standard MOT testing statistics. Heavy commercial vehicles like this are tested under the separate DVSA regime, so traditional pass rates and defect data aren't available here. What matters for a buyer is that these were working lorries or vans built over 25 years ago; any surviving example today will be either a specialist restoration, a working vehicle still in trade, or a rare survivor in private hands. Before purchasing, have a pre-purchase inspection by a heavy vehicle specialist and verify its current testing status, as its roadworthiness depends entirely on maintenance history rather than MOT statistics.

MOT statistics not available

We have 287 1996 Mazda E2200 Diesel vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1996 Mazda E2200 Diesel

Based on MOT data from 287 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,070 Mazda E2200 Diesel vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 45.4%
2,302
Red 28.8%
1,461
Blue 20.9%
1,059
Grey 3.6%
185
Green 0.4%
22
Yellow 0.3%
16
Black 0.2%
12
Silver 0.2%
8
Beige 0.1%
5
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