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P204 AHO

1997 Mazda MPV

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,269 mi
Last recorded167,269 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 167,269 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 167,262 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 156,316 miles

De-Cel Brake test carried out(4x4)

non standard battery securing clamps fitted

underside engine/transmission cover fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2013 156,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

De-Cel Brake test carried out(4x4)

non standard battery securing clamps fitted

underside engine/transmission cover fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 154,219 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 154,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

rear coil springs are coroaded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 144,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

temporary repair made to exhaust system

Fail 22 Jul 2011 144,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cut in outter sidewall of N/S/F tyre

N/S/R tyre on 2mm

O/S/F tyre on 2mm on inner edge

O/S/R tyre on 3mm

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 132,745 miles

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

Slight Blow From Centre EXhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2009 131,523 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 123,382 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 120,364 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 120,364 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 97,111 miles

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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P204 AHO is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P204 AHO, 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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What year was P204 AHO registered?

P204 AHO is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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