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P683 PLY

1996 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,946 mi
Last recorded124,946 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MPV132,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 PLY
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 124,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sills rusty

Rear Wheel arches rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2018 124,946 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking From steering rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer sills rusty

Rear Wheel arches rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2017 115,934 miles

Inner & outer sills rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 115,934 miles

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

Coolant leak from radiator top hose area!

Coolant level getting low !

Inner & outer sills rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc rusting on inner face

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 106,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play in o/s/f rollbar vertical link

Fail 9 Dec 2016 106,661 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f tyre worn very low on edges

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

rear tyres worn low on edges

slight play in o/s/f rollbar vertical link

Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,183 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 97,183 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil cooler hose weeping at engine

n/s/f brake slightly binding

rear heater coolant hose weeping at clip

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Dec 2014 90,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant level appears low

front cross member rusty

headlamp lens condition poor

headlamp light output poor

n/s wiper blade poor

rear heater metal coolant pipe rusty

sligfht play in o/s/f roll-bar vertical link joint

Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,034 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 87,034 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,557 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 73,332 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2011 73,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,597 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 67,147 miles

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

both front cv boots perished

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 30 Dec 2008 61,016 miles

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

both front cv boots perished

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,381 miles

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

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

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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P683 PLY is a 1996 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P683 PLY, 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 P683 PLY registered?

P683 PLY is a 1996 Mazda MPV, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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