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N537 RAP

2008 Mazda MPV

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

197,653 mi
Last recorded197,653 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda MPV123,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 RAP
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 197,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 197,653 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Jul 2017 191,576 miles

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

Nearside and offside front lower chassis have small holes caused by corrosion (outside prescribed area)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 191,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front lower chassis have small holes caused by corrosion (outside prescribed area)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 179,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 178,964 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 164,847 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 150,171 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 138,606 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 138,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak at nearside rear.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 136,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 136,716 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 133,152 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 133,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2010 124,598 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 124,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 112,804 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2009 112,787 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2008 107,644 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 107,641 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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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N537 RAP is a 2008 Mazda MPV in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 123,825 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 N537 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 18 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N537 RAP is a 2008 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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