Mazda Mpv
From 1,130 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 209 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 209 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 126 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 81 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 71 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 69 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 47 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 43 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 42 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 39 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 37 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.5% of Mpv failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 10.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £195.
Mazda Mpv on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 16 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 16. At this rate, roughly 11.9 years until none remain. Now at 11.8% of its peak (1,615 in 2007 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 40 | 150 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 41 | 149 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2025 Q1 | 45 | 148 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2024 Q4 | 47 | 148 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
| 2024 Q3 | 52 | 154 | +1 | -3 | -2 |
| 2024 Q2 | 56 | 152 | +4 | -1 | +3 |
| 2024 Q1 | 52 | 153 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2023 Q4 | 56 | 151 | +1 | -8 | -7 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 44.2% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mpvs tested had between 87,064 and 168,875 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 130,847 median miles, the Mpv has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mazda models
| Mazda 2 | 74.5% |
| Mazda 3 | 75.2% |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78.7% |
| Mazda 6 | 75.5% |
| Mazda CX-5 | 84.2% |
Common questions
What is the Mazda Mpv MOT pass rate?
The Mazda Mpv has a 58.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,130 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda Mpv?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda Mpv is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 209 failures. Other common issues include vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced.
How many Mazda Mpvs are on UK roads?
There are 40 Mazda Mpvs currently licensed on UK roads, with 150 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda Mpv at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda Mpv is 130,847 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 87,064 and 168,875 miles.
Buying a used Mpv?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 58.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £195 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 49.5% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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