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N979 XFJ

2004 Mazda Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,400 mi
Last recorded142,400 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda Motor Caravan139,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 XFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 142,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 139,000 miles

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

exhaust heavy corrossion

oil leak at front of vechicle

rear braks on test signs of judder

Fail 21 Apr 2015 139,000 miles

All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

exhaust heavy corrossion

oil leak at front of vechicle

rear braks on test signs of judder

Pass 2 May 2014 139,000 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2013 134,999 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 134,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

complete exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 121,334 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 110,160 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 110,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 106,373 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,373 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,962 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Some play to n/s/f antiroll bar link

hand brake as alot free travel

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall

Fail 15 Apr 2009 100,962 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake as alot free travel

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall

Pass 12 May 2008 98,253 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake cable repaired.

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

Registration plate characters not regulation size.Ford grill fitted at front.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 May 2008 98,253 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake cable repaired.

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

Registration plate characters not regulation size.Ford grill fitted at front.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 May 2007 88,811 miles

temp type fuel cap fitted

How Reliable is the Mazda Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,026 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
4,386
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59
fog lamp not working 55
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Registration plate lamp not working 32
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N979 XFJ is a 2004 Mazda Motor Caravan in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 139,801 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N979 XFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N979 XFJ is a 2004 Mazda Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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