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P309 RND

1997 Mazda MPV

White Petrol 2950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,266 mi
Last recorded166,266 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 RND
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 166,266 miles

Front drop link rubbers persishing

OS rear brakepipe rusty

Rear brakepads look low

Rear seats removed from vehicle - not able to test

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 159,167 miles

n/s rear brake pipe rusty

oil leak

weak beam image lenses opaque

Fail 6 Oct 2014 159,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear brake pipe rusty

oil leak

weak beam image lenses opaque

Pass 2 Oct 2013 149,983 miles

Engine coolant low

Oil leak

Rear brakepads look low

Washer bottle almost empty

Pass 10 Oct 2012 141,624 miles

Both beam patterns weak

NSF wheel slight bind

Slight blow from exhaust centre connection

Fail 2 Oct 2012 141,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both beam patterns weak

NSF wheel slight bind

Slight blow from exhaust centre connection

Pass 5 Sep 2011 131,427 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 126,103 miles

both rear doors only open from inside

Fail 30 Sep 2010 126,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both rear doors only open from inside

Pass 11 Aug 2009 108,240 miles

front no plate cracked

handbrake high not to stop

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 108,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

handbrake high not to stop

Pass 29 Aug 2008 92,956 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2008 92,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

small stone chips in screen

Pass 11 Aug 2006 61,093 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2006 61,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2005 43,226 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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P309 RND is a 1997 Mazda MPV in White with a 2,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P309 RND, 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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P309 RND is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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