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S205 OTR

1998 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,397 mi
Last recorded166,397 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MPV134,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 OTR
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 166,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 165,432 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 165,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 163,043 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 28 Mar 2024 162,931 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 215,364 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and brake hose has slight corrosion to its ferrule both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 215,139 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Damaged within the swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and brake hose has slight corrosion to its ferrule both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 204,082 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 203,080 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 203,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 203,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OSF drive shaft mount bush perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 201,555 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Offside Rear inner and outer sill

Pass 3 Jul 2018 199,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 194,202 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 194,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 190,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 190,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 186,322 miles

nearside inner sill holed and corroded not in prescribed area

offside inner sill holed and corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Aug 2014 180,077 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 180,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 174,487 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 166,564 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s rear wheel arch corroded

O/s front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 166,564 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s front tyre underinflated

O/s front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 145,458 miles

N/s/f tyre at 2mm

O/s/f tyre slight uneven wear

advise tracking

engine undershield fitted

slight scoring to windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2011 145,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

N/s/f tyre at 2mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/f tyre slight uneven wear

advise tracking

engine undershield fitted

slight scoring to windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2010 128,172 miles

Windscreen scratched

Fail 8 Apr 2010 128,172 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Apr 2009 104,959 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 104,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,109 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres on limit (1.6mm)

both rear tyre outer edges low

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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S205 OTR is a 1998 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S205 OTR, 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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What year was S205 OTR registered?

S205 OTR is a 1998 Mazda MPV, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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