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N181 HTE

2003 Mazda MPV

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

161,464 mi
Last recorded161,464 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 HTE
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 161,464 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 161,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 157,184 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 154,849 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 154,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 154,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 154,807 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 154,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 173,742 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security closing plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 173,672 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 169,800 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 169,721 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

corrosion on chassis / members / panels and sills

cracks around all tyres

unable to see all brake pads fully

Pass 13 Jul 2017 166,661 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken

corrosion on chassis / members / panels and sills

cracks around all tyres

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

scratch on windscreen and both wiper blades smearing

unable to see all brake pads fully

Fail 8 Jul 2017 166,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on chassis / members / panels and sills

cracks around all tyres

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

scratch on windscreen and both wiper blades smearing

unable to see all brake pads fully

Pass 23 Jul 2016 161,010 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

front and rear tyres spliting

Pass 11 Jul 2015 157,054 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 157,054 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 154,574 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

glowplug light flashing

scatches to windscreen - BORDERLINE

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar bush

unable to clearly see previous weld repair due to sealer/underseal-offside rear sill

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Fail 16 Jul 2014 154,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to offside sill/door shut

glowplug light flashing

nearside front sill holed/corroded - close to suspension prescribed area

offside inner sill holed and corroded close to offside centre seatbelt - unable to see seatbelt mount location

offside rear inner arch to sill showing corrosion

scatches to windscreen - BORDERLINE

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar bush

unable to clearly see previous weld repair due to sealer/underseal-offside rear sill

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Pass 25 Jul 2013 152,575 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 152,573 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 150,176 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear inner pads not braking on the full sevice of the disc

Pass 4 Aug 2011 148,819 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 148,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 145,350 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 145,350 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 135,994 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 126,922 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 126,922 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 115,516 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 106,043 miles

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

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

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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N181 HTE is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 N181 HTE, 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 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N181 HTE is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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