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E157 KHK

1988 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,392 mi
Last recorded216,392 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE157 KHK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 216,392 miles

body mounts and rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2006 213,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front outer sills corroded at body mountings

offside rear load bed corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2006 213,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside loading area corroed

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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E157 KHK is a 1988 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 112,254 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 E157 KHK, 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 38 years old, this Mazda B Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E157 KHK?

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What year was E157 KHK registered?

E157 KHK is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 16 February 1988.

Is E157 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E157 KHK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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