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P982 FTT

1997 Mazda MPV

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

131,665 mi
Last recorded131,665 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 131,665 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch has been taped up to smooth out corrosion

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Sep 2025 131,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch has been taped up to smooth out corrosion

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 130,550 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear inner panel around bumper mounting is corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 128,685 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 128,685 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 126,411 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 126,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,405 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 121,405 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 112,056 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

minor oil leaks

nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated in sidewall

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 112,055 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

minor oil leaks

nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated in sidewall

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 111,862 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

minor oil leaks

nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2016 111,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

minor oil leaks

nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2013 108,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 107,232 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 107,232 miles

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

advise srew in osr tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 103,683 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 95,993 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (small cracks in tread)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 89,273 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 89,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

cracks between tread on all tyres

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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P982 FTT is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P982 FTT, 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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P982 FTT is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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