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F32 FKR

1988 Mazda B Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

129,112 mi
Last recorded129,112 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF32 FKR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2010 129,112 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear leaf springs worn

engine oil leaks

extensive corrosion to body structure

front registration plate damaged

fuel tank corroded

several body to chassis mountings corroded to excess

steering very stiff

Pass 11 Oct 2008 111,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

extensive corrosion within 30cm of several body mountings

front registration plate in poor condition

fuel tank in poor condition

long travel on park brake lever

steering stiff

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2008 109,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extensive corrosion within 30cm of several body mountings

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2007 107,949 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 107,949 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body corroded within 30cm of several body mountings

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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F32 FKR is a 1988 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F32 FKR, 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 F32 FKR registered?

F32 FKR is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 19 December 1988.

Is F32 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F32 FKR shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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