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N258 OAM

1996 Mazda MPV

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

132,212 mi
Last recorded132,212 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 OAM
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 132,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Under tray slightly insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2026 132,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Under tray slightly insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2025 122,240 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 122,103 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember below radiator n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe leading to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 111,131 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 111,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 101,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 100,833 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated leaking on rim (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 92,474 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 87,580 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,295 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 82,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 79,551 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 79,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember, corroded front and rear at both ends (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,645 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 785,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2015 72,319 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,573 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 69,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,697 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 58,697 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,522 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,441 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 49,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,975 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 45,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s n/s rear brake disc ok at test

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s n/s front and rear brake disc surface corrosion ok at test

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,905 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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N258 OAM is a 1996 Mazda MPV in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 N258 OAM, 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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N258 OAM is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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