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MAZ 3850

1999 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,707 mi
Last recorded112,707 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 3850
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 112,707 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 112,645 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 112,571 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 112,555 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 113,339 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 112,320 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,913 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 111,585 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 110,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 109,325 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 108,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 108,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 107,887 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 107,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 105,513 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 105,509 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

fuel pipes fouling steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2007 103,759 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 103,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 102,907 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 102,907 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?

Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
1,993
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
38,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31,003
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,049
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,696
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,685
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MAZ 3850 is a 1999 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Nova fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAZ 3850, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Nova typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MAZ 3850 registered?

MAZ 3850 is a 1999 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is MAZ 3850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 3850 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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