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S432 XAT

1998 Mazda MPV

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,421 mi
Last recorded211,421 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MPV134,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS432 XAT
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 211,421 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 211,220 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2025 210,619 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 210,617 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 209,734 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 208,004 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 207,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 200,976 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 197,284 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 191,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 191,717 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill towards front lower link rod (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2017 186,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to body, chassis and suspension components

Fail 4 Mar 2017 186,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to body, chassis and suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 175,865 miles

front brake pads worn very low.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 175,836 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

front brake pads worn very low.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 165,564 miles

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

o/s/r inner sill corroded.

rear brake discs corroded.

trims fitted to outer sills.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 165,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill.

Front brake pads getting low.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Plastic side skirts fitted.

Rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 141,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 137,123 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 137,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 129,607 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 103,209 miles

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

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

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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S432 XAT is a 1998 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S432 XAT, 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 S432 XAT registered?

S432 XAT is a 1998 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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