1996 Mazda MPV 2.5L Diesel · N520 BRR
1996 Mazda MPV (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 284,756 km. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MPV
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 284,756 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N520 BRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 284,756 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N520 BRR 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 (N520 BRR) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (not seam welded) (5.3.6 ”; “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”.
N520 BRR Odometer History
- 17/02/2023252,784 km
- 16/02/2024260,909 km+8,125 km
- 14/02/2025270,203 km+9,294 km
- 17/04/2025270,416 km+213 km
- 18/03/2026284,756 km+14,340 km
Average of roughly 10,378 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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