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F490 JDV

1988 Mazda B Series

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,345 mi
Last recorded145,345 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF490 JDV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 145,345 miles

Front crossmember has some holes in

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in the centre of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

all wheels have stretched tyres fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2021 145,345 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front crossmember has some holes in

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in the centre of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

all wheels have stretched tyres fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2021 145,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected Rubbing on engine sump (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All wheels have stretch tyres fitted

Both rear hub seals have slight mist of oil

Front cross member under radiator holed & corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill holed not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 145,090 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

heavily modified

some general corrosion to rear bed and arches

track/race prepared

Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,145 miles

car is track prepared and heavily modified

underside has general corrosion

Pass 3 May 2016 127,135 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 127,127 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 125,017 miles

both front body mountings corroded

both front wings corroded at the bottom

drivers floor corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 125,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both front body mountings corroded

both front wings corroded at the bottom

drivers floor corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 119,021 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 118,887 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 110,847 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 102,912 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 102,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 93,704 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 93,704 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,214 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 85,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,479 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,911 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 65,677 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 65,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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F490 JDV is a 1988 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F490 JDV, 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 F490 JDV registered?

F490 JDV is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 6 December 1988.

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