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R489 ADP

1998 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

244,644 mi
Last recorded244,644 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MPV134,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 ADP
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 244,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body wax oiled not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2023 243,411 miles

Nearside rear hub seal leaking

Rust hole in nearside sill but not in prescribed area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 235,531 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 227,301 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamp light intensity slightly weak, both

Fail 16 Mar 2021 227,301 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamp light intensity slightly weak, both

Pass 13 Mar 2020 220,359 miles

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

corrosion to nearside front inner sill

Fail 4 Mar 2020 220,049 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached bracket broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to nearside front inner sill

Pass 19 Mar 2019 213,168 miles

beam images poor

both outer sills corroded

centre stop light dim

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2019 213,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

beam images poor

both outer sills corroded

centre stop light dim

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2018 202,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Screen cracked. not in swept area.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 165,421 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 140,419 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear perishing & worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level low

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,584 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 123,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 109,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 109,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 108,625 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 101,984 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 95,426 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 95,421 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,278 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 85,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 72,410 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,118 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,118 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 57,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R489 ADP is a 1998 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 134,460 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 R489 ADP, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R489 ADP registered?

R489 ADP is a 1998 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R489 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 ADP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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