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F223 MGY

1989 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,133 mi
Last recorded191,133 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Mazda B Series113,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 MGY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 191,133 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 188,115 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 183,763 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 183,761 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.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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F223 MGY is a 1989 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F223 MGY, 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 F223 MGY registered?

F223 MGY is a 1989 Mazda B Series, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is F223 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F223 MGY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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