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N597 YEO

1996 Mazda Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

217,253 mi
Last recorded217,253 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Motor Caravan133,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 YEO
MakeMazda
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 217,253 miles

Offside some surface corrosion on inner sill by the outrigger

Fail 13 Feb 2026 217,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside some surface corrosion on inner sill by the outrigger

Pass 21 Jan 2025 204,558 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 198,744 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 198,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 198,022 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 198,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 196,673 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 196,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 196,319 miles

ALL TYRES UNDERINFLATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 196,318 miles

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

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

ALL TYRES UNDERINFLATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 195,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 195,631 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 189,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 189,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 182,804 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 May 2016 182,803 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill [front,centre and rear] (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 176,995 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 176,995 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 166,802 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 166,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front tyres on legal limit

both rear tyres close to legal limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Jan 2013 163,993 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 150,123 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 150,081 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 136,887 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2010 136,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2009 120,087 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 120,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2008 101,686 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front headlamp lenses have some deterioration

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 22 May 2008 101,686 miles

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

front headlamp lenses have some deterioration

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,758 miles

nearside side loading door won't open

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,693 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 60,174 miles

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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N597 YEO is a 1996 Mazda Motor Caravan in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 133,002 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 N597 YEO, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N597 YEO is a 1996 Mazda Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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