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P725 FTT

1997 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,478 mi
Last recorded243,478 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 243,478 miles

Front cross member corroded

NSR lamp lens damaged

OSF outrigger corroded

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 243,478 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front cross member corroded

NSR lamp lens damaged

OSF outrigger corroded

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 243,415 miles

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

Front cross member corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 224,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 204,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 204,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2017 186,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,050 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 119,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 161,216 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 156,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 145,782 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 145,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 135,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 123,416 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 123,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 114,826 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 105,459 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 105,447 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 94,803 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 90,767 miles

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

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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P725 FTT is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 2,261cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P725 FTT, 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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What year was P725 FTT registered?

P725 FTT is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P725 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P725 FTT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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