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N520 BRR

2009 Mazda MPV

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

284,756 mi
Last recorded284,756 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MPV135,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 BRR
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 284,756 miles

Electrical wiring insecure n/s battery leads (4.11 (a) (i))

Under-seal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Pass 17 Apr 2025 270,416 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 270,203 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (not seam welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet from battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Under-seal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Pass 16 Feb 2024 260,909 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-seal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Pass 17 Feb 2023 252,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 241,362 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 240,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 232,911 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 232,687 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Negative battery cable not connected and within close vicinity of the positive battery terminal, likely to short out

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 223,500 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 223,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 208,701 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 208,686 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 196,640 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 196,633 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front shocks reduced damping.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 194,379 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 194,379 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 188,034 miles

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

Front discs corroded on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 187,232 miles

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

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

Front discs corroded on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 178,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion small hole in sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Small hole in sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 178,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion small hole in sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Small hole in sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 173,042 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2013 170,403 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 170,403 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check oil temperature

Pass 28 Sep 2012 165,865 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 165,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 160,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 160,494 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 145,742 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 145,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 133,338 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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N520 BRR is a 2009 Mazda MPV in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2009 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 135,207 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 N520 BRR, 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 17 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N520 BRR is a 2009 Mazda MPV, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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