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N883 NBV

1996 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,290 mi
Last recorded107,290 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 NBV
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 107,290 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 107,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 103,378 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,205 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 94,701 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,369 miles

n/s/f tyre edge wearing

Fail 5 Aug 2010 89,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre edge wearing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,574 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 83,530 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2008 78,290 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 78,278 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 71,208 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 61,455 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 61,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N883 NBV is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N883 NBV, 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 N883 NBV registered?

N883 NBV is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N883 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N883 NBV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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