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V78 PBA

2010 Mazda MPV

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,220 mi
Last recorded160,220 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda MPV127,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 PBA
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 160,220 miles

Front cross member is corroded

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

Rear brake pads and discs are worn

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2023 149,399 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 149,399 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 149,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed 4 x patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill 2 x patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill 2 x patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 147,129 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 147,112 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside/nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 146,522 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 145,397 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE AND REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction STICKERS (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL HOLED X 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL/WHEEL ARCH BEEN FILLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL HOLED X 1 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL HOLED X 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 130,965 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 15 May 2018 130,964 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/ step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 123,937 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 123,897 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 112,365 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 111,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to above (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 97,386 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 93,612 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 86,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill and rear wheel arches

Fail 25 May 2013 86,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front outer brake pads not clearly visible

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill and rear wheel arches

Fail 26 May 2012 76,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 76,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 67,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 58,283 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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V78 PBA is a 2010 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 127,630 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 V78 PBA, 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 16 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V78 PBA is a 2010 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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