1998 Mazda Motor Caravan 2.0L Petrol · S481 BWP
1998 Mazda Motor Caravan (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 188,593 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 188,593 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1990cc
S481 BWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 188,593 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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S481 BWP Odometer History
- 29/06/2022176,038 mi
- 20/07/2023182,845 mi+6,807 mi
- 07/08/2023182,904 mi+59 mi
- 09/08/2024188,593 mi+5,689 mi
- 12/08/2024188,593 km
Average of roughly 5,915 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S481 BWP 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 1998 Mazda Motor Caravan (S481 BWP) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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