MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front & nearside rear tyre on legal limit & should be changed
damp patch on union under brake master cyl;inder
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both front & nearside rear tyres are on legal limit & should be changed
How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?
Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N987 NBV is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N987 NBV, 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 N987 NBV registered?
N987 NBV is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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