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P873 KBC

1997 Mazda MPV

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

206,457 mi
Last recorded206,457 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 KBC
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 206,457 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 200,066 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 200,066 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 196,229 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 196,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip Beam Light Severely Reduced, (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 192,552 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 192,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 190,059 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 190,053 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 186,090 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 186,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 183,648 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 180,411 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 177,208 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 174,033 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 174,033 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 169,462 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre bald on outside

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 165,957 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outside tread

Pass 24 Feb 2014 159,305 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 154,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 147,100 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 141,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 133,626 miles

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

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

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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P873 KBC is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P873 KBC, 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 P873 KBC registered?

P873 KBC is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P873 KBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P873 KBC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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