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N138 ENE

1996 Mazda MPV

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

274,496 mi
Last recorded274,496 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 ENE
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 274,496 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 257,811 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 251,447 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 251,423 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Sill rusty/holed in four places.

Nearside Outer Sill rusty /holed in two places.

Offside Inner Sill rusty/holed in two places.

Offside Outer Sill rusty/holed in two places.

Offside Rear Inner and outer cross member areas rusty/holed.

Rear Exhaust rusty.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 244,484 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 244,484 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 239,977 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal is rusted and has a hole in but rest of structure looks strong (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 231,969 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 224,562 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 224,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 219,264 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 219,201 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 219,184 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front Cross Member (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Front Inner Sill Corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 218,119 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 218,069 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 214,576 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 214,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 210,436 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 210,433 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 206,998 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 206,993 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 202,446 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 202,443 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2011 196,136 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2010 184,997 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 184,977 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 177,218 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 177,218 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 158,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 144,146 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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N138 ENE is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 132,589 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 N138 ENE, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N138 ENE is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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