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P454 DVK

1997 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,169 mi
Last recorded62,169 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 DVK
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 62,169 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 62,169 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 1st row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 1st row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,967 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 57,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 57,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all welding has been undersealed

Fail 9 May 2022 57,678 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and wheel arch holed AND CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch and sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced box section holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced box section holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 57,631 miles

Offside Front Inner sill has corrosion

Offside sill has corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2020 57,631 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill has corrosion

Offside sill has corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,206 miles

Nearside Rear chassie has corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills have corrosion

underbody covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 57,206 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear chassie has corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills have corrosion

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,489 miles

advise n/s/r chassie slight corrosion

underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2018 55,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

advise n/s/r chassie slight corrosion

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,897 miles

advise n/s/f sill poor condition

advise o/s/f inner sill poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,693 miles

Nearside Front inner sill holed and corroded

o/s/front inner sill holed and corroded

oil leak

under covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 53,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner sill holed and corroded

o/s/front inner sill holed and corroded

oil leak

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,471 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,594 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 50,594 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 47,712 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 47,712 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2013

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under seal recommended.

Pass 12 Apr 2013

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under seal recommended.

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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P454 DVK is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P454 DVK, 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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P454 DVK is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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