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R372 HBA

1997 Mazda MPV

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,838 mi
Last recorded104,838 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 HBA
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 104,838 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,876 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 94,848 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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R372 HBA is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R372 HBA, 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 R372 HBA registered?

R372 HBA is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R372 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 HBA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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