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P782 UAF

1997 Mazda MPV

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

197,036 mi
Last recorded197,036 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 197,036 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 197,036 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

n/s front and centre floor/sill sections holed and corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 195,717 miles

Nearside Inner sill holed and corroded could be dangerous when jacking up best to have repaired as soon as possible

Fail 6 Nov 2023 195,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Inner sill holed and corroded could be dangerous when jacking up best to have repaired as soon as possible

Pass 1 Dec 2022 194,620 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 193,689 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 193,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 192,300 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 191,581 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 191,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 182,291 miles

front discs will need replacing next time pads are changed,corroded faces

Fail 22 Nov 2018 182,291 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working will need new fog lamp next year (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front discs will need replacing next time pads are changed,corroded faces

Pass 22 Nov 2017 168,001 miles

front brake discs corroded and should be replaced next time pads are changed

Fail 17 Nov 2017 167,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded and should be replaced next time pads are changed

Pass 25 Nov 2016 153,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

front discs corroded and should be replaced next time pads are changed

Fail 25 Nov 2016 153,534 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

front discs corroded and should be replaced next time pads are changed

Pass 10 Dec 2015 142,137 miles

Offside Front side light out

Pass 10 Jun 2015 136,994 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre has wear on edges

Fail 13 May 2015 136,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 128,988 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 120,363 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,931 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 107,931 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,775 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 92,775 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 81,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,483 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 73,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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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P782 UAF is a 1997 Mazda MPV in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P782 UAF, 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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P782 UAF is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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