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S961 OTR

1998 Mazda MPV

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,580 mi
Last recorded141,580 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MPV134,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 OTR
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 141,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 141,316 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 129,376 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 121,877 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 121,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 117,241 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 117,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 108,679 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 108,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Bad oil leaks front of engine???

Pass 14 Oct 2011 105,747 miles

All tyres perishing

Both track rod end boots split

Nail in offside front tyre and worn low on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre worn low and has various small splits

Small split nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 102,230 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,332 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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S961 OTR is a 1998 Mazda MPV in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S961 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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S961 OTR is a 1998 Mazda MPV, first registered on 15 November 1998.

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