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F398 NHJ

1988 Mazda B Series

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,981 mi
Last recorded49,981 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 NHJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,981 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,656 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 49,656 miles

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

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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F398 NHJ is a 1988 Mazda B Series in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F398 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F398 NHJ?

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What year was F398 NHJ registered?

F398 NHJ is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 14 November 1988.

Is F398 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F398 NHJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F398 NHJ have outstanding finance?

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