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R782 BAY

1997 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,302 mi
Last recorded150,302 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 BAY
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 150,302 miles

Front crossmember surface corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2025 150,302 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front crossmember surface corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2024 147,328 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Apr 2024 147,314 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 144,706 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 143,636 miles

all vehicle underside wax-oiled

Pass 4 Jun 2021 139,729 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component drivers side of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 132,824 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 132,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 127,695 miles

power steering pump has a slight seepage

Fail 30 Apr 2019 127,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar mount X2 patches (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 118,481 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 118,481 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,712 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2017 110,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside outer sill corroded and holed

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 100,121 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 100,121 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 91,274 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

Fail 26 May 2015 91,274 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

Pass 8 May 2014 77,703 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 6 May 2014 77,703 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 May 2013 71,519 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 65,252 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 65,252 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 59,177 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 55,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 50,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear crossmember

rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 May 2008 45,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

scratches to windscreen

Pass 10 May 2007 41,487 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 36,669 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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R782 BAY is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 2,261cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R782 BAY, 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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R782 BAY is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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