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N308 VLJ

1995 Mazda MPV

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

275,235 mi
Last recorded275,235 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MPV135,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 275,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 267,803 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 259,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 251,675 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 251,675 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 240,931 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 216,406 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 216,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 212,457 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 212,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 207,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 203,100 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 203,100 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 197,649 miles

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

front suspension very stiff

nearside half shaft leaking oil but not affecting brakes

offside rear tyre deteriated

Fail 8 May 2015 197,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front suspension very stiff

nearside half shaft leaking oil but not affecting brakes

offside rear tyre deteriated

Pass 25 Jan 2014 184,096 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 184,096 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 173,842 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 163,251 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2009 138,352 miles

nearside rear hub seal leaking

water leak at front hose

Fail 3 Apr 2009 138,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

water leak at front hose

Fail 27 Mar 2008 119,371 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 119,371 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 106,829 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 106,829 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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N308 VLJ is a 1995 Mazda MPV in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 135,780 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 N308 VLJ, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N308 VLJ registered?

N308 VLJ is a 1995 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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