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T496 DCD

1999 Mazda Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

95,441 mi
Last recorded95,441 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Motor Caravan81,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT496 DCD
MakeMazda
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 95,441 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 95,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 94,304 miles

Nearside Front Mirror cover damage

Offside Front Panel corroded

Fail 23 May 2025 94,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Mirror cover damage

Offside Front Panel corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 93,055 miles

Nearside Outer sill damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Panel corroded

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 93,055 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Outer sill damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Panel corroded

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 91,478 miles

Nearside Outer sill damage

Offside Inner panel corroded none supported panel

Pass 26 May 2022 90,621 miles

Nearside outer sill damage

Fail 25 May 2022 90,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside outer sill damage

Pass 27 May 2021 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sill damage

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sill damage

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 83,422 miles

Offside front wing corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 81,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 81,164 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 78,767 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 75,722 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 75,722 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 72,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 72,809 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 71,184 miles

NSF tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 May 2015 71,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

NSF tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,117 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 70,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,791 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,078 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 60,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,563 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,087 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL WELDED APPEARS OK

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

UNDERSIDE OF CAR UNDERSEALED

Fail 27 Jan 2009 50,066 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL WELDED APPEARS OK

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

UNDERSIDE OF CAR UNDERSEALED

How Reliable is the Mazda Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,026 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
4,386
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59
fog lamp not working 55
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Registration plate lamp not working 32
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T496 DCD is a 1999 Mazda Motor Caravan in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 81,453 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T496 DCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T496 DCD is a 1999 Mazda Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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