Mazda Motor Caravan Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda Motor Caravan car check
Is the Mazda Motor Caravan reliable? We analysed 2,026 real MOT tests across 100 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda Motor Caravan is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, fog lamp not working and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda Motor Caravan.
Mazda Motor Caravan Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda Motor Caravan. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda Motor Caravan MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda Motor Caravan to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda Motor Caravan Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mazda Motor Caravan fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mazda Motor Caravan Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda Motor Caravan owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda Motor Caravan MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda Motor Caravan year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 56 | 66.1% | 145,573 | 180,914 | 205,966 |
| 2013 | 62 | 71.0% | 91,619 | 103,811 | 131,546 |
| 2010 | 83 | 71.1% | 133,866 | 188,999 | 205,568 |
| 2009 | 128 | 66.4% | 75,367 | 118,394 | 180,487 |
| 2008 | 58 | 67.2% | 121,608 | 140,500 | 164,906 |
| 2007 | 67 | 76.1% | 72,674 | 82,100 | 106,210 |
| 2006 | 197 | 73.1% | 97,909 | 124,267 | 145,282 |
| 2005 | 175 | 62.9% | 115,583 | 147,120 | 175,880 |
| 2004 | 188 | 61.7% | 101,181 | 139,801 | 181,034 |
| 2003 | 98 | 63.3% | 86,452 | 104,272 | 143,877 |
| 2000 | 79 | 70.9% | 92,693 | 118,619 | 186,602 |
| 1999 | 85 | 69.4% | 62,647 | 81,453 | 96,957 |
| 1998 | 63 | 68.3% | 108,081 | 138,534 | 165,089 |
| 1997 | 155 | 71.0% | 94,758 | 116,752 | 184,551 |
| 1996 | 291 | 63.6% | 108,958 | 133,002 | 165,621 |
| 1995 | 155 | 69.7% | 109,413 | 141,190 | 177,866 |
How Long Does a Mazda Motor Caravan Last?
Based on 100 Mazda Motor Caravan vehicles on UK roads.
Mazda Motor Caravan Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda Motor Caravan MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mazda Motor Caravan
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
76.1% MOT pass rate from 67 tests
61.7% MOT pass rate from 188 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda Motor Caravan is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.1% across 67 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mazda Motor Caravan Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda Motor Caravan THIS CAR | 67.7% | 2,026 | 127,435 mi | 31 yrs |
| Mazda MX-5 | 76.5% | 2,502,760 | 63,190 mi | 36 yrs |
| Mazda 3 | 77.5% | 2,040,939 | 61,041 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mazda 6 | 75.4% | 1,904,140 | 77,387 mi | 24 yrs |
| Seat Ibiza Vista | 89.9% | 1,164 | 53,320 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda Motor Caravan trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda Motor Caravan has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.7% across 2,026 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Mazda Motor Caravan are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (59 recorded failures), fog lamp not working (55), and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (54). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Mazda Motor Caravan owner drives around 4,386 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Mazda Motor Caravan models stay on UK roads for around 31 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.