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F293 NFP

1988 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,232 mi
Last recorded149,232 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF293 NFP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 149,232 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 149,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 143,787 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges/ nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2016 136,901 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 134,286 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 134,257 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 130,155 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 130,155 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,980 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 129,780 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 129,578 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable outer caseing cracked

surface corosion offside inner wing

Fail 5 Nov 2007 129,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 129,144 miles

front number plate starting to discolor

slight crack in nearside rear light unit

small hole in offside rear light unit

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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F293 NFP is a 1988 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 F293 NFP, 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.

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What year was F293 NFP registered?

F293 NFP is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 18 August 1988.

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