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N838 UCG

2005 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,683 mi
Last recorded195,683 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MPV111,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 195,683 miles

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

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 179,020 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to both sides rear wheel arches

Pass 14 Oct 2015 162,473 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 162,291 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 147,612 miles

both inner c.v gaiters perished

both lower balljoint gaiters perished

general underbody corrosion

headlamp beam patterns poor

offside front spot lamp inoperative and lense cracked

rear fog light lense cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2014 147,612 miles

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

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

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

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

both inner c.v gaiters perished

both lower balljoint gaiters perished

general underbody corrosion

headlamp beam patterns poor

offside front spot lamp inoperative and lense cracked

offside front tyre low on inside edge and out of shape (195 70 r15c)

rear fog light lense cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2013 130,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2012 115,351 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 92,542 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 92,542 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 76,069 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 76,069 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,788 miles

some rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2008 69,788 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

some rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2007 59,309 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes weak

nail in offside front tyre

some suspension bushes weak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,734 miles

both rear lower shock bushes weak

front pads low

rear antiroll bar bushes weak

Fail 7 Oct 2006 48,545 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

both rear lower shock bushes weak

front pads low

rear antiroll bar bushes weak

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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N838 UCG is a 2005 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 111,395 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 N838 UCG, 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 21 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N838 UCG registered?

N838 UCG is a 2005 Mazda MPV, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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