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N562 PFB

1996 Mazda MPV

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

198,869 mi
Last recorded198,869 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN562 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 198,869 miles

underbody been heavily welded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 198,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody been heavily welded

Pass 26 May 2016 192,260 miles

front brake discs corroded

headlights in poor condition

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 May 2015 183,674 miles

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

body corrosion

Fail 1 May 2015 183,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

body corrosion

Pass 2 May 2014 173,146 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 173,146 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 164,275 miles

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

cut in nsf tyre side wall no cords

front inner sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edges

Fail 24 Apr 2013 164,271 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

cut in nsf tyre side wall no cords

front inner sills corroded

hole in front sill but not within a pescribed area

rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 155,627 miles

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

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

both rear tyres look low on pressure possibly due to non comercial / reinforced tyres fitted to rear

front and rear brake pads look low

Fail 5 Mar 2012 155,580 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres look low on pressure possibly due to non comercial / reinforced tyres fitted to rear

front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 144,661 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 144,661 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 135,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 131,845 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 131,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 115,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 96,734 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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N562 PFB is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N562 PFB, 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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N562 PFB is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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