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N938 XOD

1996 Mazda MPV

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,607 mi
Last recorded185,607 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 185,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

general underbody corossion

knock at front?

Pass 9 Oct 2024 184,753 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 184,733 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed not in a prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2023 183,377 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 183,365 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 182,173 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arch corroded

front & rear suspension corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 182,148 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arch corroded

front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 181,607 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint covers split but keeping weather out. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 181,562 miles

both sides rear wheel arches have corrosion

right hand horn button not working

Fail 1 Oct 2020 181,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides floor front /sill to floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides rear wheel arches have corrosion

nsf and middle sill to floor is holed but not in prescribed area .

right hand horn button not working

Pass 5 Jun 2019 181,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides sill to floor very corroded and holed but just outside of prescribed areas at present!.

only one horn push works!.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 181,409 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides sill to floor very corroded and holed but just outside of prescribed areas at present!.

only one horn push works!.

Pass 31 May 2018 181,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear supply pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner and outer sill, not in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 181,268 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear supply pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner and outer sill, not in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 180,803 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 180,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 180,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 174,748 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 174,748 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 162,465 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 162,465 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 156,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 151,946 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 143,869 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 143,475 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 141,552 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 141,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 121,279 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 65,439 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 65,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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N938 XOD is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N938 XOD, 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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N938 XOD is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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