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P848 FTA

1997 Mazda MPV

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,521 mi
Last recorded166,521 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 166,521 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded.

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

O/s battery insecure.

Play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Fail 12 Nov 2015 166,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake pipes corroded.

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

O/s battery insecure.

Oil leak from auto gearbox.

Play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 166,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and under sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 158,832 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 158,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 149,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 144,416 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 144,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 137,122 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 137,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 134,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 127,131 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads very low

slight play in front anti-roll bar clamp bushes

Fail 7 May 2009 127,131 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads very low

slight play in front anti-roll bar clamp bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2007 114,258 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 114,258 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 105,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P848 FTA is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P848 FTA, 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 P848 FTA registered?

P848 FTA is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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