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AK52 DDE

2003 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,425 mi
Last recorded122,425 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 DDE
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 122,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 122,416 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 122,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine oil leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 119,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 119,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 119,747 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 109,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 103,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front bottom arm bush slightly perished

Fail 8 May 2012 103,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front bottom arm bush slightly perished

Pass 26 Jan 2011 97,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2011 97,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,013 miles

6th and 7th seats not fitted -- belts not tested.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 88,013 miles

6th and 7th seats not fitted -- belts not tested.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 77,988 miles

rear tyre sidewalls cracking. all 4 tyres worn on edges.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 77,988 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre sidewalls cracking. all 4 tyres worn on edges.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 70,098 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,255 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 60,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,670 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 46,670 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f and rear wiperblade split.

rear number plate slightly disfigered.

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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AK52 DDE is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK52 DDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK52 DDE is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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