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S221 GVL

2008 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,908 mi
Last recorded109,908 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda E Series111,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 GVL
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 109,908 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 109,445 miles

front cross member corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2024 108,983 miles

front crossmember corroding

o/s rear undersill corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2023 107,143 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 105,137 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 105,137 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,780 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,632 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 103,238 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,631 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 9,891 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 9,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,470 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,898 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,862 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,137 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,432 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,775 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,235 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 65,874 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,423 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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S221 GVL is a 2008 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2008 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 111,076 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 S221 GVL, 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 18 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S221 GVL?

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What year was S221 GVL registered?

S221 GVL is a 2008 Mazda E Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is S221 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S221 GVL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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