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F657 KJO

1989 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,556 mi
Last recorded162,556 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda B Series113,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF657 KJO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 162,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

general corrosion to chassis and underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2007 160,041 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 159,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 155,015 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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F657 KJO is a 1989 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F657 KJO, 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 F657 KJO registered?

F657 KJO is a 1989 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F657 KJO safe to buy?

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