MOT Status
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149,418 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower under sealant used all over
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front+ Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower under sealant used all over
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front+ Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under sealant used all over
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rera n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under body coverd in shultz not allowin full inspection
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rera n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under body coverd in shultz not allowin full inspection
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar d bush worn / slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear wiper split / advise replacement
underneath of vehicle covered in schultz / wheels, tyres, sensors, brakes / very difficult to test
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp permanently switched on with side lights (4.5.4 (b))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired arch corroded (front) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill corroded (rear) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability drop link excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired arch corroded (rear) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired arch corroded (front) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar d bush worn / slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear wiper split / advise replacement
underneath of vehicle covered in schultz / wheels, tyres, sensors, brakes / very difficult to test
vehicle has been fully undersealed
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside front chassis leg corroded
Nearside front inner sill corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake performance just within the required limits
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Underside of vehicle in general light corrosion
front radiator cross member corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front radiator cross member corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside front chassis leg corroded
Nearside front inner sill corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake performance just within the required limits
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Underside of vehicle in general light corrosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front chassis cross member corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak ()
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Underside of vehicle has light corrosion in general
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
nearside front brake binding slightly
rear fog lamp requires attention
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear sill corroded but not prescribed area
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills covered by body kit
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Engine oily
Front discs are in poor condition
Front pads getting low
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread left
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
horn not very good
metal bracket broken on rear dif
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P198 VFA is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1997 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 132,784 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 VFA, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P198 VFA is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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