CarVerify

Free Car Check

P420 SVW

1996 Mazda MPV

Black Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,356 mi
Last recorded179,356 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 SVW
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 179,356 miles

Centre Exhaust section has minor leak

Fail 20 Jul 2013 179,356 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust section has minor leak

Pass 21 May 2012 162,858 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 150,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 132,589 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 113,852 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 113,852 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2008 92,424 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,031 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 80,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s handbrake slightly low on efficency

Pass 16 Aug 2006 61,648 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 53,624 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
Full Mazda MPV reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P420 SVW is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 132,589 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 P420 SVW, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P420 SVW?

You can check the full history of P420 SVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P420 SVW registered?

P420 SVW is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P420 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 SVW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P420 SVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P420 SVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.