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P490 HNT

1996 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,294 mi
Last recorded113,294 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 HNT
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 113,294 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 113,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 110,443 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroding previous signs of repairs

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

inner sills and floor pans and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perrishing

n/s/f tyre perrishing outer sidewall and punctured wearing inner edge

n/s/r tread wearing low perrishing inbetween tread and side walls

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perrishing

o/s/f tread wearing inner edge slight perrishing

o/s/r tread depth low

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Fail 27 May 2014 110,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroding previous signs of repairs

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

inner sills and floor pans and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perrishing

n/s/f tyre perrishing outer sidewall and punctured wearing inner edge

n/s/r tread wearing low perrishing inbetween tread and side walls

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perrishing

o/s/f tread wearing inner edge slight perrishing

o/s/r tread depth low

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 24 May 2013 106,179 miles

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

General corrosion under vehicle

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Part of the exhaust starting to deteriorate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 99,494 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 99,265 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 May 2011 92,304 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 92,304 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 84,521 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 78,692 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 78,692 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 74,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 68,407 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 68,407 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 55,180 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 55,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P490 HNT is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P490 HNT, 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 P490 HNT registered?

P490 HNT is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P490 HNT shows 18 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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