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D231 SMA

1987 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,163 mi
Last recorded36,163 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Mazda B Series115,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD231 SMA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 36,122 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,101 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,048 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 35,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,834 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 35,596 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?

Based on 136,422 MOT tests across 9,870 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
5,432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,638
fog lamp not working 5,286
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,589
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,901
Registration plate lamp not working 2,281
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D231 SMA is a 1987 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 115,627 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda B Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D231 SMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda B Series typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Mazda B Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D231 SMA registered?

D231 SMA is a 1987 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D231 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D231 SMA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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