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F490 UPC

1989 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,862 mi
Last recorded139,862 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda B Series113,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF490 UPC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 139,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in rear body work

Fail 14 Oct 2008 139,862 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in rear body work

Pass 17 Aug 2007 132,336 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 132,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 124,546 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 124,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2005 91,081 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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F490 UPC is a 1989 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 113,116 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 UPC, 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 37 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 UPC registered?

F490 UPC is a 1989 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 June 1989.

Is F490 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F490 UPC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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