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P56 RNE

1997 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,732 mi
Last recorded194,732 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 RNE
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 194,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 194,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill.yellow marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within prescribed area of axle fixing. yellow marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded/holed within prescribed area of subframe. yellow marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill within prescribed area of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill corroded not in prescribed area

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 185,985 miles

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

radiator support cross member heavily corroded and weakened

Fail 11 Feb 2025 185,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

radiator support cross member heavily corroded and weakened

Pass 7 Feb 2024 184,596 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 184,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 180,967 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 178,438 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 178,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front inner sill corrode

offside sill seam corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 171,744 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2021 171,744 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 165,968 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 164,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 160,708 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 157,219 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 157,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 153,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 152,414 miles

Nearside Rear bolts missing from tow bar mounting

Fail 16 May 2017 152,414 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear bolts missing from tow bar mounting

Pass 9 May 2016 146,210 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 146,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded full cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded full cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 138,170 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 130,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 120,615 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 113,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 103,351 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 97,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 91,727 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 88,420 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 88,360 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,701 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 68,970 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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P56 RNE is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P56 RNE, 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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P56 RNE is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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