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R389 TAC

1997 Mazda MPV

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196,196 mi
Last recorded196,196 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 TAC
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 May 2015 196,196 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 185,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear coil springs corroding

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 140,626 miles

N/S/R lamp Cracked Not Showing Wrong Light Colour

Pass 18 Oct 2010 114,621 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 105,191 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s rear oil leak from half shaft

o/s rear seat has child seat fitted (centre row)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 89,394 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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R389 TAC is a 1997 Mazda MPV in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R389 TAC, 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 R389 TAC registered?

R389 TAC is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R389 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 TAC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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