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N371 HAB

1996 Mazda MPV

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

207,444 mi
Last recorded207,444 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 207,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 207,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 203,213 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 203,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 196,663 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underside undersealed

Fail 20 Jan 2022 196,663 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underside undersealed

Pass 27 Jan 2021 192,639 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 191,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to under body and suspension

Front cross member corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 191,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner cill under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 189,113 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Radiator support panel slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 184,687 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 180,434 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 180,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 169,529 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 69,526 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 169,239 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 169,239 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 168,374 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 168,374 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside battery insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2012 166,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 166,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 156,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 145,494 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 145,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 131,780 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 118,127 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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N371 HAB is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N371 HAB, 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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N371 HAB is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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