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P315 UGW

1997 Mazda MPV

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,957 mi
Last recorded134,957 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 UGW
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 134,957 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 125,532 miles

oil leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2016 125,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers (5.2.2a)

oil leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,396 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,780 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,488 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 87,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,372 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,699 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 76,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 72,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,139 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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P315 UGW is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P315 UGW, 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 P315 UGW registered?

P315 UGW is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P315 UGW safe to buy?

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