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N966 XTA

1996 Mazda MPV

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,502 mi
Last recorded196,502 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 XTA
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 196,502 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 196,502 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 187,557 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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 187,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 170,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer tyre wall cracked

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 168,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 147,593 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 139,099 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 139,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 129,235 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 118,808 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 110,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 101,319 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 92,100 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 92,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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N966 XTA is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N966 XTA, 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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N966 XTA is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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