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P325 AHO

1997 Mazda Motor Caravan

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,722 mi
Last recorded134,722 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Motor Caravan116,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 134,722 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear cross member corroded and poor repair but not in perscribed area

vehicle has been excessively repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Oct 2025 134,714 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear cross member corroded and poor repair but not in perscribed area

vehicle has been excessively repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2024 132,668 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 132,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 132,515 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 132,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,378 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle is generally corroded underneath

Pass 31 May 2018 130,351 miles

underside corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 130,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 128,369 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

exhaust starting to rust

Pass 23 Apr 2016 126,326 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 123,779 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 118,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 117,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 117,079 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 113,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 107,583 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 107,583 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 99,937 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 99,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 91,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 82,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFF SIDE REAR FLOOR CORRIDED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2006 82,974 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

OFF SIDE REAR FLOOR CORRIODED †FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD

How Reliable is the Mazda Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,026 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
4,386
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59
fog lamp not working 55
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Registration plate lamp not working 32
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P325 AHO is a 1997 Mazda Motor Caravan in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 116,752 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P325 AHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P325 AHO registered?

P325 AHO is a 1997 Mazda Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P325 AHO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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