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N208 SGX

1996 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,551 mi
Last recorded143,551 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 SGX
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 143,551 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 142,427 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt childseats x3 ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 142,427 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt childseats x3 ()

Pass 31 May 2018 140,748 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 140,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 139,216 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 139,216 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 137,118 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 137,118 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 134,580 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 131,608 miles

Nearside front shock cover damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front shock cover damaged

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2013 129,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 129,520 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 127,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 127,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 124,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 121,562 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 121,562 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 111,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 102,010 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 92,257 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 81,737 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 81,577 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside 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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N208 SGX is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N208 SGX, 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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What year was N208 SGX registered?

N208 SGX is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N208 SGX safe to buy?

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