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SO53 VCL

2004 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,681 mi
Last recorded93,681 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda MPV80,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 VCL
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 93,681 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 93,681 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,036 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 89,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES, OVER FUEL TANK, CAN NOT BE SEEN. ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION.

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding.

veh only just passed emissions test, due to black smoke.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 83,700 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES, OVER FUEL TANK, CAN NOT BE SEEN. ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION.

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding.

veh only just passed emissions test, due to black smoke.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,959 miles

BRAKE PADS ?

engine noise?

oil leaks

tyres at rear cracking and worn on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2011 77,947 miles

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

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

BRAKE PADS ?

engine noise?

oil leaks

tyres at rear cracking and worn on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2009 65,484 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,865 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,233 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,784 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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SO53 VCL is a 2004 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,996 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 SO53 VCL, 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 22 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO53 VCL registered?

SO53 VCL is a 2004 Mazda MPV, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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