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R849 SSA

1998 Mazda Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,748 mi
Last recorded175,748 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Motor Caravan138,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 SSA
MakeMazda
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 175,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 173,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion to chassis sections and under body panels

Fail 1 Aug 2024 173,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion to chassis sections and under body panels

Pass 14 Aug 2023 171,249 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 167,830 miles

Both sides inner and outer sill sections corroded but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 167,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 165,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

corrosion to chassis sections and under body panels

Fail 2 Aug 2021 165,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 162,225 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 160,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 154,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 149,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 144,725 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 144,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 137,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 130,834 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 123,702 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 117,090 miles

slight corrosion on all metal brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2011 110,387 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 103,775 miles

Battery insecure

offside rear stop/tail lamp lens cracked

How Reliable is the Mazda Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,026 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
4,386
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59
fog lamp not working 55
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Registration plate lamp not working 32
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R849 SSA is a 1998 Mazda Motor Caravan in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 138,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R849 SSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R849 SSA registered?

R849 SSA is a 1998 Mazda Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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