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N316 RAP

1996 Mazda MPV

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,490 mi
Last recorded129,490 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 RAP
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 129,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint cover is deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery is insecure

Pass 16 May 2025 126,296 miles

both beam patterns weak

front + rear suspension rusty

inner + outer sills rusty

nsr shock damp

Pass 17 May 2024 122,710 miles

both beam patterns weak

both inner sills rusty

both outer sills rusty

both rear shocks damp

front + rear susp rusty

underneath rusty

Pass 17 May 2023 121,879 miles

Front Both steering outer ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Vehicle inner and outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 120,842 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 120,778 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2021 117,907 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

coil springs corroded

front drop link bushes perished

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Pass 21 Jun 2019 114,260 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 114,230 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 110,945 miles

both sills damaged

exhaust very rusty

front discs marked

ball joint covers poor

both inner sills very rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2017 110,861 miles

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

front discs marked

ball joint covers poor

both inner sills very rusty

both sills damaged

exhaust very rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,363 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

NSR LAMP LENS DAMAGED

OSR INNER SILL VERY RUSTY

Pass 11 Jun 2015 108,139 miles

both sills rusty

nsf pads low

os inner sill rusty

osr drop link weak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 107,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 105,404 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2012 101,017 miles

grease around nearside cv gaiter

offside front and nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear seats folded at time of test

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2011 96,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

grease around nearside cv gaiter

rear seats folded at time of test

weld repairs to exhaust

Pass 19 May 2010 91,465 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

grease around nearside cv gaiter

Fail 18 May 2010 91,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

grease around nearside cv gaiter

Pass 28 May 2009 88,568 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

oil leak

rear anti roll bar drop links worn

Pass 28 May 2008 84,590 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 84,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 79,685 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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N316 RAP is a 1996 Mazda MPV in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 N316 RAP, 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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N316 RAP is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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