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P338 AHO

1997 Mazda Motor Caravan

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,934 mi
Last recorded99,934 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Motor Caravan116,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,934 miles

Chassis and under components have been very heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 99,934 miles

Chassis and under components have been very heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross-member (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,886 miles

coolant leak from underbody heater pipes.

Pass 8 May 2014 97,088 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,085 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 96,085 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 92,548 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 92,545 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,919 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 83,165 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 80,015 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 79,960 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,234 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 71,896 miles

COOLANT PIPES CORRIODED †OFF SIDE REAR FLOOR CORRIODED AROUND AIR CON/COOLANT PIPES †

Fail 7 Apr 2006 71,896 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

COOLANT PIPES CORRIODED

OFF SIDE REAR FLOOR CORRIODED AROUND AIR CON/COOLANT PIPES

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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P338 AHO is a 1997 Mazda Motor Caravan in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P338 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 P338 AHO registered?

P338 AHO is a 1997 Mazda Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P338 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 AHO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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