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T48 VAO

1999 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,398 mi
Last recorded162,398 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MPV110,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 VAO
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 162,398 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 157,481 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 154,752 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2016 154,664 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 154,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 154,646 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 154,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 154,640 miles

Horn working intermittanly of different steering wheel control position

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

battery clamp needs resecuring

Pass 6 Nov 2013 154,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both headlamp patterns poor.

front and rear registration plate lettering incorrect size but not considered to be easily mis-read

nearside door mirror glass missing.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

offside rear anti roll bar link mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

windscreen has light scratching.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 154,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both headlamp patterns poor.

front and rear registration plate lettering incorrect size but not considered to be easily mis-read

nearside door mirror glass missing.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

offside rear anti roll bar link mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

windscreen has light scratching.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 144,872 miles

Front and rear bumpers damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 144,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front and rear bumpers damaged

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 134,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 134,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 125,637 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 125,637 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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T48 VAO is a 1999 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 110,643 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 T48 VAO, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T48 VAO registered?

T48 VAO is a 1999 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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