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N730 BTF

1996 Mazda MPV

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

228,650 mi
Last recorded228,650 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN730 BTF
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 228,650 miles

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

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 21 Apr 2018 228,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 May 2017 223,682 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 223,681 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 213,991 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 213,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2015 204,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 194,218 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 194,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 184,685 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 184,685 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 173,695 miles

both outer sills corroding

both under sill backs corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2011 160,190 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 160,190 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 154,990 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear arch corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2010 154,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 138,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 122,311 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2008 122,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2007 110,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 97,453 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 97,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 85,205 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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N730 BTF is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N730 BTF, 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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What year was N730 BTF registered?

N730 BTF is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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