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E896 NFX

1987 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,450 mi
Last recorded162,450 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Mazda B Series115,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 NFX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2006 162,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 158,691 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 158,447 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E896 NFX is a 1987 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E896 NFX, 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

How do I check the history of E896 NFX?

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What year was E896 NFX registered?

E896 NFX is a 1987 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 November 1987.

Is E896 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E896 NFX 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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