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M285 TOF

2006 Mazda MPV

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,682 mi
Last recorded133,682 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda MPV126,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 TOF
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 133,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 63,493 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both due to edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured +bush missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 122,812 miles

O/s/f fog lamp dim

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 122,812 miles

O/s/f fog lamp dim

Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,147 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 117,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear tyres,pressures low ( prs )

front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 25 May 2013 107,153 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 103,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 97,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 91,125 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,407 miles

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 12 Jun 2008 76,664 miles

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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M285 TOF is a 2006 Mazda MPV in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 126,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M285 TOF, 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 20 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M285 TOF registered?

M285 TOF is a 2006 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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