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P959 GEJ

1997 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,795 mi
Last recorded124,795 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 GEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 124,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 124,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 120,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 111,886 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undercarriage corroded and covered in underseal

Fail 9 Oct 2023 111,886 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undercarriage corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 22 May 2023 111,792 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 111,375 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 109,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 109,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 106,651 miles

Nearside Rear advise rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 106,651 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear advise rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 103,837 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 103,830 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,702 miles

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

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

Nearside front Anti roll bar rubber D bush has slight movement

Nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on outside edge and sidewall heavily cracked (215/60/16)

Offside front tyre slightly cracked (215/60/16)

Offside rear tyre wearing heavily on inside edge (215/60/16)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 100,701 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside front Anti roll bar rubber D bush has slight movement

Nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on outside edge and sidewall heavily cracked (215/60/16)

Offside front tyre slightly cracked (215/60/16)

Offside rear tyre wearing heavily on inside edge (215/60/16)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,842 miles

Front lower cross member corroded not seriously weakened

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,134 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,177 miles

all tyres worn on edges

horn switch faulty

o/s/r shock absorber damp

wiper blades worn

Pass 14 Aug 2010 70,573 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 70,535 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,728 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 58,728 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,225 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 45,225 miles

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

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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P959 GEJ is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P959 GEJ, 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 P959 GEJ registered?

P959 GEJ is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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