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N278 JOT

2008 Mazda MPV

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

232,444 mi
Last recorded232,444 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda MPV123,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 JOT
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2023 232,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central inner and outer sill near b pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner , outer and rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 228,539 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 228,537 miles

Central Power steering component leaking SHAFT (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 226,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 226,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 224,929 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 224,929 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 223,382 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 223,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 May 2018 215,996 miles

All suspension and brake components slight corroded front and rear

All wheels trimmed so unable to check nuts

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has of a body mounting covered with body filler and siiler

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

Vehicle presented in wet condition

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear RH and LH sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 215,996 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All suspension and brake components slight corroded front and rear

All wheels trimmed so unable to check nuts

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle presented in wet condition

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear RH and LH sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 201,264 miles

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

oil leak slightly

Fail 5 Jul 2017 201,263 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion nearside front inner and middle sills corroded resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner and outer sills corroded resutling in holes (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner lower wheel arch corroded resulting in hole (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour damaged (1.5.1d)

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

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

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

oil leak slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2016 193,792 miles

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

nearside front wiper

Fail 15 Jul 2016 193,792 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner and outer sills corroded resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

nearside front wiper

Pass 21 Feb 2015 177,294 miles

both rear wheel arches surface rust no sharp edges

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surafce rust

rear of viechle surface rust in places

Fail 11 Feb 2015 177,292 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear wheel arches surface rust no sharp edges

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surafce rust

rear of viechle surface rust in places

Pass 18 Jan 2014 164,341 miles

Corrosion on o/side rear inner sill

Slight oil leak at steering rack

Fail 2 Jan 2014 163,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 156,061 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 142,560 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 132,546 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 122,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 104,376 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 104,361 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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N278 JOT is a 2008 Mazda MPV in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 123,825 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 N278 JOT, 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 18 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N278 JOT is a 2008 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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