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P929 FTA

1996 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,201 mi
Last recorded167,201 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 167,201 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 158,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 153,117 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexible hose ferrules have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on inner edge

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring cup location corroded nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear bump stops missing due to extensive corrosion

body underside front and rear very corroded and showing sign of previous corrosion repairs, all suspension components also very corroded

Fail 6 May 2017 153,097 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member below radiator very corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link has excessive play in ball joint dust covers also split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at flexi union located in inner arch corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexible hose ferrules have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroded by step but not located in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Rear body underside very corroded and showing sign of previous corrosion repairs, all suspension components also very corroded

Rear rear bump stops missing due to extensive corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2016 141,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside steering rack has a slight oil leak

Rear chassis corroded

vehicle substantially welded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 141,889 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside steering rack has a slight oil leak

Rear chassis corroded

vehicle substantially welded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 134,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear wheel arches corroded but not sharp

underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 133,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear wheel arches corroded but not sharp

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 126,365 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)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

underside becoming corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 126,317 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

underside becoming corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 117,464 miles

slight play in steering

underside rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2013

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering

underside rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2012 108,895 miles

front rad support badly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2012 108,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front rad support badly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 98,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 89,481 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,823 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 71,860 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)

clutch slave cylinder is leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,404 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,974 miles

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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P929 FTA is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 132,589 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 P929 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 30 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P929 FTA is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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