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N497 BRC

1996 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,481 mi
Last recorded127,481 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 BRC
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,481 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 119,578 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 112,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lense cracked.

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 112,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear light lense cracked.

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,710 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 107,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges.

nearside headlight lense deteriorated.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,336 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded.

offside rear light cracked.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 101,335 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded.

offside rear light cracked.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,024 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 91,189 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 86,680 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,554 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 80,536 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,645 miles

damage to alloys crack in o/s/r light lens exhaust rusting front tyres starting to wear on inner edges nail in n/s/f tyre rear brake discs scored n/s/r tyer cracking and close to limit on edge oil on o/s/r brake back plate

Fail 9 Jun 2009 76,645 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

damage to alloys crack in o/s/r light lens exhaust rusting front tyres starting to wear on inner edges nail in n/s/f tyre rear brake discs scored n/s/r tyer cracking and close to limit on edge oil on o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,904 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front/rear tyres different sizes

Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,516 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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N497 BRC is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 132,589 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 N497 BRC, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N497 BRC registered?

N497 BRC is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N497 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 BRC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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