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F472 RUY

1988 Mazda B Series

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,657 mi
Last recorded194,657 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF472 RUY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 194,657 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 194,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 192,862 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 192,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F472 RUY is a 1988 Mazda B Series in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F472 RUY, 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

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What year was F472 RUY registered?

F472 RUY is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F472 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F472 RUY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F472 RUY have outstanding finance?

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