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R815 KAR

1998 Mazda MPV

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

188,001 mi
Last recorded188,001 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MPV134,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 KAR
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 188,001 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 176,858 miles

all underside of vehicle corroded

both sills/floor corroded

rear coil springs corroded

steering rack area damp

Fail 13 Dec 2017 176,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1957015 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1957015 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all underside of vehicle corroded

both sills corroded

covers & shields fitted

engine appears to misfire

floor corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 166,480 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

all prescribed areas corroded

all prescribed areas corroded

multiple points of corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2016 166,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test except passenger front ()

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

coolant pipes corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside and offside inner sill panel has slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear has slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre has cracks all round

nearside rear wheel inner and outer arch has slight corrosion

offside front chassis rail has slight corrosion

offside rear wheel arch has corrosion

rear diff noisy when rotated

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2016 166,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test except passenger front ()

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

coolant pipes corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside and offside inner sill panel has slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear has slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre has cracks all round

nearside rear wheel inner and outer arch has slight corrosion

offside front chassis rail has slight corrosion

offside rear wheel arch has corrosion

rear diff noisy when rotated

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2015 149,316 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper wheel arch has excessive corrosion

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play in

n/s sill has corrosion

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 134,793 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear wheel arch corroded

both sills slightly corroded

both suspension mount corroded

exhust deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2014 134,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear wheel arch corroded

both sills slightly corroded

both suspension mount corroded

exhust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 134,593 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 134,588 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2011 122,955 miles

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

near side rear wheel arch corroded

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 122,942 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

near side rear wheel arch corroded

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 May 2010 61,158 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2010 61,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 59,992 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 55,070 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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R815 KAR is a 1998 Mazda MPV in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R815 KAR, 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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R815 KAR is a 1998 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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