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F344 KJN

1988 Mazda B Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,326 mi
Last recorded152,326 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF344 KJN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2010 152,326 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

drivers seat pad worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 152,326 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

drivers seat pad worn

Pass 9 Jun 2009 146,942 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 146,896 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 142,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 142,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 136,934 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 132,587 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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F344 KJN is a 1988 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F344 KJN, 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 F344 KJN registered?

F344 KJN is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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