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N57 HAB

1996 Mazda MPV

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,718 mi
Last recorded189,718 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN57 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 189,718 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 189,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 187,849 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 182,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all chassis and under body heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Jul 2022 181,591 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 181,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 178,563 miles

All suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Chassis slightly corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2020 178,528 miles

Front suspension components and subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear chassis slightly corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2018 176,440 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 176,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 173,470 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 168,044 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 168,044 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 162,192 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 162,192 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 159,297 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 159,297 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 157,237 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 157,237 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 150,939 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 147,057 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 147,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 134,321 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2010 122,975 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 105,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 93,927 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,767 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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N57 HAB is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N57 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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N57 HAB is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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