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F187 FRH

1989 Mazda B Series

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,362 mi
Last recorded11,362 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Mazda B Series113,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 FRH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 11,362 miles

both sides chassis rusted

exhaust noise

front no plate condition

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

propshaft mount condition

windscreen condition

wiper mechanism

Fail 14 Jul 2016 112,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre chassis rusted and holed nearside and offside

propshaft centre bearing worn

wiper mechanism worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 103,731 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,632 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 96,673 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion to rear chassis area.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 96,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Surface corrosion to rear chassis area.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,736 miles

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

heavily under silled

oil leak from steering box

seat back lose

Fail 7 Mar 2012 95,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

heavily under silled

oil leak from steering box

seat back lose

Pass 18 Feb 2011 95,153 miles

offside rear chassis rusty

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 95,140 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear chassis rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2009 92,461 miles

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

advice handbrake travel

Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 81,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 79,157 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 79,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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F187 FRH is a 1989 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 113,116 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 F187 FRH, 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 37 years old, this Mazda B Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F187 FRH registered?

F187 FRH is a 1989 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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