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P952 PKE

1996 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

191,307 mi
Last recorded191,307 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 PKE
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2015 191,307 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 191,007 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 167,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 148,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 141,873 miles

front to rear rigid corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 141,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front to rear rigid corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 129,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre side walls cracked and edges worn

offside front tyre side walls cracked and edges worn

Fail 1 Mar 2011 129,568 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre side walls cracked and edges worn

offside front tyre side walls cracked and edges worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 115,593 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2010 115,590 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2010 115,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2009 95,696 miles

large dog cage in rearmost section[fixed]

Fail 20 Feb 2009 95,392 miles

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

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

large dog cage in rearmost section[fixed]

Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,092 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 79,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 69,901 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,697 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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P952 PKE is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P952 PKE, 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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What year was P952 PKE registered?

P952 PKE is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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