Mazda E2200 (1987)
1987 Mazda E2200
CarHunch analysed 514 real MOT records for the 1987 Mazda E2200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1987 Mazda E2200 is fundamentally unreliable by modern standards, with only a 10% first-time pass rate compared to the UK average of 80%—this is an extremely poor result that reflects the vehicle's age and condition across the 514 analysed examples. No dangerous defects were recorded, which is the only positive note, though the near-zero failure and advisory counts suggest these vehicles are simply too old and worn to be roadworthy.
With a median mileage of 77,394 miles for a 37-year-old vehicle, these are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they're still failing MOT at catastrophic rates. If you're considering one, treat any passing example as a lucky find rather than a reliable prospect—budget for immediate remedial work and expect ongoing issues typical of vehicles from this era.
What to check before buying a 1987 Mazda E2200
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 (99%) | 509 | 0.2% | 0.01 |
| Petrol (1%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1987 Mazda E2200 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 1987 Mazda E2200 vehicles fall between 77,394 and 77,394 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1987 Mazda E2200
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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166.7%
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
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66.7%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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66.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33.3%
o/s/r tyre flat
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33.3%
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.3%
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking
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33.3%
Nearside front brake application uneven slow
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33.3%
all brake pipes covered in grease
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1987. Counts include advisories and failures.
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