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R93 TAC

1997 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,712 mi
Last recorded125,712 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 TAC
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2019 125,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise rear inner disc's worn

advise rear inner pads appear low

advise remainder of sills

Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,822 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 113,755 miles

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

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

advise rear disc's slight rusting

advise remiander of sills

Fail 19 Jul 2017 113,755 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to overheating and heavy coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advise rear disc's slight rusting

advise remiander of sills

Pass 22 Aug 2016 107,558 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 107,558 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x-member area (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 107,551 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 97,992 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 91,121 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,155 miles

rear wiper blade

Fail 18 Jul 2012 88,149 miles

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

rear wiper blade

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,477 miles

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

front wiper sligntly smearing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,212 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 79,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2009 70,885 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,922 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 48,403 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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R93 TAC is a 1997 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R93 TAC, 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 R93 TAC registered?

R93 TAC is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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