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R543 WAW

1998 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,812 mi
Last recorded143,812 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MPV134,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 WAW
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 143,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front head light slight damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2025 140,161 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 140,159 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 137,893 miles

underside corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2023 137,892 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 136,527 miles

underside of vehicle and sills corroded in parts

Pass 7 Dec 2021 135,757 miles

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 9 Dec 2020 134,332 miles

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 4 Dec 2019 132,223 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,327 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 119,931 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 115,272 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 115,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

filler in nearside + offside outer sills

offside centre inner sill holed + corroded

thick under seal to under side off vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,010 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,103 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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R543 WAW is a 1998 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R543 WAW, 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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R543 WAW is a 1998 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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