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R602 JAR

2004 Mazda MPV

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

160,194 mi
Last recorded160,194 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MPV80,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 JAR
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 160,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back panel bumper mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle under sealed below

Pass 21 Aug 2023 159,915 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 159,901 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose stud striped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 158,802 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear seats ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear corroded but out with any prescribed areas

Pass 29 Apr 2020 156,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 156,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 153,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracked / perished

Fail 1 May 2019 153,840 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracked / perished

Pass 4 May 2018 152,285 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 151,839 miles

all brake discs and brake pipes very rusty.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 151,839 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

all brake discs and brake pipes very rusty.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 151,159 miles

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

battery insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2012 151,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

battery insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2011 147,568 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 147,568 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 134,135 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 134,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 127,738 miles

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 127,738 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 122,007 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 121,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2006 113,067 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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R602 JAR is a 2004 Mazda MPV in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,996 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 R602 JAR, 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 22 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R602 JAR registered?

R602 JAR is a 2004 Mazda MPV, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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