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D704 CDX

1987 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

232,120 mi
Last recorded232,120 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Mazda B Series115,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD704 CDX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 232,120 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis various places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front to rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front to rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 230,290 miles

All seats worn

Body has slight corrosion All body mounts and general condition poor lot of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 230,274 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis N/S corroded & holed by wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users N/S/F mount insecure (6.1.B.1b)

All seats worn

Body has slight corrosion All body mounts and general condition poor lot of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 227,927 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 223,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 219,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 219,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 216,471 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 213,127 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 213,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2009 210,425 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 210,410 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 206,514 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 206,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 202,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 202,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 195,448 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 195,448 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear brakes slight unbalance

rear lamps not exact match †buck corroded and holed †o/s/f tyre cut out on inside

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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D704 CDX is a 1987 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D704 CDX, 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.

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D704 CDX is a 1987 Mazda B Series, first registered on 3 April 1987.

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