1995 Mazda Van MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Van models manufactured in 1995, based on 48 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1995 Mazda Van MOT Analysis
The 1995 Mazda Van has an MOT pass rate of 47.9% based on 48 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 145,941 miles on the odometer. With a 52.1% failure rate, the 1995 Van is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1995 Mazda Van is Suspension, responsible for 12.5% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 10.4%. Steering follows at 4.2%.
Top failures specific to 1995 models only. The overall Van page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 12.5% | 6 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 10.4% | 5 |
| 3 | Steering | 4.2% | 2 |
| 4 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 2.1% | 1 |
| 5 | Non-component Advisories | 2.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 145,941 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0.86 | 12.5% | 6 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.71 | 10.4% | 5 |
| Steering | 0.29 | 4.2% | 2 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.14 | 2.1% | 1 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.14 | 2.1% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1995 Mazda Van has an MOT pass rate of 47.9% based on 48 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 145,941 miles on the odometer. With a 52.1% failure rate, the 1995 Van is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1995 Mazda Van, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With an average mileage of 145,941 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Suspension — 12.5% of failures
Suspension issues account for 12.5% of MOT failures on 1995 Mazda Van models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 10.4% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 10.4% of MOT failures on 1995 Mazda Van models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Steering — 4.2% of failures
Steering issues account for 4.2% of MOT failures on 1995 Mazda Van models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.