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P797 GPA

2008 Mazda MPV

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,077 mi
Last recorded159,077 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MPV123,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 GPA
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 159,077 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 159,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 157,851 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 155,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 141,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n.s.f indicator lense broken

n.s.r indicator lense broken

Pass 28 Oct 2020 141,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 141,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 132,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 130,634 miles

All tires(*4) replacement recommended!

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Replacement Recommended! (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Replacement Recommended! (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 130,212 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 129,082 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2016 129,082 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2015 122,170 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 117,699 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front light lens damaged

Nearside rear door handle stiff

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 117,699 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front light lens damaged

Nearside rear door handle stiff

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 117,091 miles

Nearside front and rear indicators damaged/repaired

Fail 30 Apr 2013 117,091 miles

Nearside front and rear indicators damaged/repaired

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 107,529 miles

Bonnet release cable in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2011 107,529 miles

Bonnet release cable in poor condition

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 15 May 2010 99,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer shoulders

Fail 15 May 2010 99,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer shoulders

Pass 29 Apr 2009 92,984 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 92,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 86,687 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 86,687 miles

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

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

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

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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P797 GPA is a 2008 Mazda MPV in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 123,825 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 P797 GPA, 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 18 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P797 GPA is a 2008 Mazda MPV, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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