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P198 PBY

2004 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

262,191 mi
Last recorded262,191 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda MPV80,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 PBY
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 262,191 miles

OIL/COOLANT LEVELS BELOW MIN/LEAKS.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.P.A.S.LACKS POWER?

Fail 14 Apr 2014 262,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL/COOLANT LEVELS BELOW MIN/LEAKS.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.P.A.S.LACKS POWER?

Pass 1 May 2013 246,947 miles

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK N/S.TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN-O/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 246,318 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK N/S.TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN-O/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 2 May 2012 232,133 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 May 2012 232,133 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 214,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 191,592 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 191,592 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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P198 PBY is a 2004 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,996 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 P198 PBY, 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 22 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P198 PBY is a 2004 Mazda MPV, first registered on 27 December 2004.

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