1996 Mazda MPV 2.3L Diesel · N404 BRC
1996 Mazda MPV (2.3L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 122,015 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MPV
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N404 BRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 122,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N404 BRC Mileage History
- 18/07/2024118,466 mi
- 10/07/2025120,813 mi+2,347 mi
- 04/09/2025120,843 mi+30 mi
- 12/09/2025120,848 mi+5 mi
- 09/09/2026122,015 mi+1,167 mi
Average of roughly 1,655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N404 BRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mpv (N404 BRC) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mount”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
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