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N251 XBR

2006 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,536 mi
Last recorded202,536 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MPV126,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 XBR
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 202,536 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 202,536 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 199,490 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp with oil

oil leak from inter cooler at front

rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

rear quarter inner panels corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2021 199,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp with axle oil

both rear quarter inner panels corroded non prescribed area

Pass 6 Jul 2020 198,730 miles

Offside Rear chassis corroded

both rear inner quarter panels corroded and holed

Fail 3 Jun 2020 195,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis leg behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill back heavily corroded

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front sill back corroded

Offside Rear lower quarter heavily corroded

Offside outer sill heavily corroded

Offside sill back heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2019 192,344 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front sill back corroded not prescribed area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer sill corroded not prescribed area

Offside Rear lower quarter corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 192,344 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front sill back corroded not prescribed area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer sill corroded not prescribed area

Offside Rear lower quarter corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 187,389 miles

Front after market coil springs fitted but do not sit correctly in lower spring pan

Nearside Front under step corroded

Nearside outer sill weak/starting to corrode

Offside Rear chassis starting to corrode/split

Rear Lower quarters excessively corroded

Rear cross member excessively corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 187,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Front after market coil springs fitted but do not sit correctly in lower spring pan

Nearside Front under step corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer sill weak/starting to corrode

Offside Rear chassis starting to corrode/split

Rear Lower quarters excessively corroded

Rear cross member excessively corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 182,868 miles

Nearside sill to floor corroded

Rear crosmember corroded

steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 8 May 2017 182,867 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 181,611 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 181,610 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 180,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 171,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 164,308 miles

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

both outer sills soft and starting to rust

both rear tyre wearing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 18 May 2012 162,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 18 May 2012 162,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 May 2011 155,848 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 10 May 2011 155,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 May 2010 148,808 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 148,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 143,222 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 May 2008 132,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 114,529 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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N251 XBR is a 2006 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 126,597 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 N251 XBR, 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 20 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N251 XBR is a 2006 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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