1996 Mazda Motor Caavan 2.5L Diesel · N656 BTF
1996 Mazda Motor Caavan (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 140,484 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MOTOR CAAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2499cc
N656 BTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 140,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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N656 BTF Mileage History
- 23/11/2021138,441 mi
- 14/03/2023140,060 mi+1,619 mi
- 21/03/2023140,065 mi+5 mi
- 09/05/2024140,484 mi+419 mi
- 15/05/2024140,484 mi
Average of roughly 826 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N656 BTF 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 Motor Caavan (N656 BTF) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 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: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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