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S334 UPW

1998 Mazda MPV

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

304,454 mi
Last recorded304,454 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MPV134,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 UPW
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 304,454 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low-

nsf inner cv boot perished-nsf rack boot perished-osf inner wheel arch corroded-nsf inner wheel arch corroded-osf inner cv boot perished-osf rack boot perished-

Pass 2 Nov 2024 301,095 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 297,720 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 297,692 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 290,592 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 290,592 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 281,138 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 267,659 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 267,659 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 251,611 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 251,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 238,106 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 238,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 225,388 miles

Nearside Front ABS wire securing bracket insecure

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 24 Oct 2016 225,385 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front ABS wire securing bracket insecure

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 20 Jan 2016 214,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both sides inner sill slight corroded

oil leak

parking brake need adjustment pr repair

Fail 31 Dec 2014 186,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 186,620 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 143,651 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated and leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2012 134,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seats missing/belts incomplete

Pass 24 Nov 2011 129,095 miles

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

wiper blades dont clear screen well

Pass 7 Dec 2010 116,468 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 116,468 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 97,218 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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S334 UPW is a 1998 Mazda MPV in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S334 UPW, 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 S334 UPW registered?

S334 UPW is a 1998 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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