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F229 GGK

1989 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,361 mi
Last recorded119,361 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda B Series113,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 GGK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 119,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 119,335 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipes corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 117,901 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 116,512 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,119 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 108,316 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 105,135 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 99,288 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 95,524 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 91,584 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 91,568 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 91,069 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 90,442 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 89,902 miles

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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F229 GGK is a 1989 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F229 GGK, 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 F229 GGK registered?

F229 GGK is a 1989 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 February 1989.

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