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N146 PTL

1996 Mazda MPV

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

96,088 mi
Last recorded96,088 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 PTL
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,088 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2024 95,089 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody and suspension corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2024 95,088 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body and suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2023 94,454 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f deteriated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2023 94,454 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member rusty and holed o/s n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill panel rusty (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f deteriated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,455 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to under side off chassis

Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion and suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,219 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 89,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,747 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 86,747 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,700 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 84,615 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 84,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,060 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 82,059 miles

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,909 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 79,909 miles

Semaphore indicator switch insecure (1.4.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,486 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 75,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,993 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,038 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 73,038 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,343 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 67,808 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,396 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 66,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,960 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,993 miles

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

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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N146 PTL is a 1996 Mazda MPV in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 N146 PTL, 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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N146 PTL is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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