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N288 NCW

1996 Mazda MPV

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

121,755 mi
Last recorded121,755 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 NCW
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 121,755 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 118,361 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door apperture (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

no spare wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2015 114,634 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2015 114,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2015 114,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

centre seat missing

n/s front tyre worn on edges

n/s rear tyre low in tread

o/s rear door handle faulty

Pass 15 Jul 2014 110,647 miles

OS middle row seat missing

Oil leak

Rear brakepads look low (need to take wheel off to see properly)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 110,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

OS middle row seat missing

Oil leak

Rear brakepads look low (need to take wheel off to see properly)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 105,730 miles

Both dip beam images weak - lenses fading

Front and Rear brakepads getting low

OS center seat missing

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 105,730 miles

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both dip beam images weak - lenses fading

Front and Rear brakepads getting low

OS center seat missing

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,923 miles

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jul 2012 99,923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,151 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jul 2011 94,151 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,605 miles

NSF tyre worn on both edges

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2010 87,605 miles

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

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

NSF tyre worn on both edges

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 80,623 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 80,623 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,095 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 76,095 miles

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

n/s front tyre on minimum, both rear tyres close to limit on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2007 69,808 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 69,808 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N288 NCW is a 1996 Mazda MPV in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 N288 NCW, 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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N288 NCW is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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