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N227 LBX

1995 Mazda MPV

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

193,306 mi
Last recorded193,306 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda MPV135,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 193,306 miles

Floor/chassie underseald

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 193,306 miles

Floor/chassie underseald

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 190,495 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 190,444 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill, spot welds (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 188,345 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner/outer sills floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis, subframe and inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 188,331 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower radiator member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 177,983 miles

car heavily undersealed

Fail 10 May 2018 179,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 166,426 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 166,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Oil leak ()

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 150,351 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 150,064 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 137,314 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 126,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 126,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 126,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface rust all underneath, rar shock absorber covers are rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2012 126,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 126,000 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 126,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 126,000 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 126,000 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 Oct 2009 126,000 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 126,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,600 miles

oil leak rear axle.

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2008 126,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

oil leak rear axle.

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2007 114,213 miles

oil leak nearside rear axle.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 114,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil leak nearside rear axle.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 79,539 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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N227 LBX is a 1995 Mazda MPV in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 135,780 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 N227 LBX, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N227 LBX is a 1995 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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