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200,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
heavy rear underside corrosion
no forward facing rear seats fitted
underside corrosion
all suspension components corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on chassis sections
Oil leaks
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Very heavy corrosion on suspension components
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various corrosion to chassis/body/suspension
N/S outer sill starting to corrode
Offside Rear anti roll bar link end worn
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front crossmember corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
N/S outer sill starting to corrode
Offside Rear anti roll bar link end worn
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front crossmember corroded
both front shock absorbers starting to weep
both front wiper blades smearing
chassis starting to corrode
damage to n/s and o/s front bottom arm ball joint gators
n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s front tyre slight wearing on edges
oil leak
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front shock absorbers starting to weep
both front wiper blades smearing
chassis starting to corrode
damage to n/s and o/s front bottom arm ball joint gators
n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s front tyre slight wearing on edges
oil leak
N/S front shock absorbers damp
both front top inner wings starting to corrode
both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode
both rear outer sills corroded
engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
N/S front shock absorbers damp
both front top inner wings starting to corrode
both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode
both rear outer sills corroded
engine oil leak
N/S rear outer sill starting to corrode
O/S rear inner and outer sills corroded
Rear Diff Damp
both rear brake back plates damp
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
N/S rear outer sill starting to corrode
O/S rear inner and outer sills corroded
Rear Diff Damp
both rear brake back plates damp
rear exhaust corroded
Offside o/s inner sill starting to corrode
both rear brake back plates covered in oil
engine oil leak
front brake pads low
n/s outer sill starting to corrode
numerous coolant leaks
o/s rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode
rear brake discs corroded
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside o/s inner sill starting to corrode
both rear brake back plates covered in oil
engine oil leak
front brake pads low
n/s outer sill starting to corrode
numerous coolant leaks
o/s rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode
rear brake discs corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damp around n/s rear brake back plate
Head lamps tarnished
Rear most seats stowed away
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Head lamps tarnished
Rear most seats stowed away
Slight wetness to offside front suspension strutt.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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B25 SBC is a 1997 Mazda MPV in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
Across all 1997 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 132,784 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 B25 SBC, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B25 SBC is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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