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P256 OHE

1996 Mazda MPV

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,363 mi
Last recorded163,363 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 OHE
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 163,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

abs system fitted(bosch pump) appears no provision for warning light fitted at manufacture.imported vehicle,no vsi available or relevent information on wall chart.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 148,326 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 148,324 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 133,285 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 133,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 117,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 117,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 102,606 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 102,596 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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P256 OHE is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P256 OHE, 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 P256 OHE registered?

P256 OHE is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P256 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 OHE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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