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N281 JMB

2005 Mazda MPV

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,161 mi
Last recorded157,161 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MPV111,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 JMB
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 157,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 153,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 150,381 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 147,653 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear reg plate slight damage

Pass 7 Oct 2020 146,607 miles

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

Rear registration plate slight damage

Fail 22 Aug 2020 146,508 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 133,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 124,438 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side arch corroded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 124,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing ball joint (castle nut) (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 124,428 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 121,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 109,961 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 109,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,799 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 70,812 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 70,799 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,799 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010
Fail 22 Oct 2010

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,809 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 70,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,799 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 70,799 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 104,461 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,799 miles

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

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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N281 JMB is a 2005 Mazda MPV in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 111,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N281 JMB, 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 21 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N281 JMB is a 2005 Mazda MPV, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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