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R703 LCG

1997 Mazda MPV

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,951 mi
Last recorded121,951 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 LCG
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 121,951 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 115,863 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 105,802 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 105,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Cut in offside front inner tyre wall

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Play in nearside and offside rear outer anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2009 94,568 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

different wheel fitted to n/side rear

whine to rear of vehicle on test drive possible diff noise

Pass 13 Dec 2007 87,309 miles

Front & rear pads low

Slight leak rear exhaust

Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,488 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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R703 LCG is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R703 LCG, 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 R703 LCG registered?

R703 LCG is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R703 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 LCG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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