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Y748 MES

2001 Mazda MPV

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,484 mi
Last recorded110,484 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MPV103,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 MES
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 110,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 108,032 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 107,613 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 107,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 105,135 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 105,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both. supports (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,995 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 102,987 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch hole at lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear to front sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower to upper wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 102,968 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 102,959 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 98,404 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 91,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 91,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,821 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,105 miles

coolant leak

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2014 79,038 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 79,038 miles

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,200 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,085 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 71,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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Y748 MES is a 2001 Mazda MPV in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 103,999 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 Y748 MES, 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 25 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y748 MES registered?

Y748 MES is a 2001 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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