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F663 NPG

1988 Mazda B Series

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,177 mi
Last recorded106,177 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF663 NPG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,177 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion near body mounts but doesnt affect overall security of body

Fail 1 Oct 2021 106,170 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion near body mounts but doesnt affect overall security of body

Pass 22 May 2020 99,321 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper surface corrosion

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bed corroded

Underside heavily undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 99,313 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed with in 30cm of seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed within 30 cm of rear road spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed within 30 cm of shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed within 30cm of rear road spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front a post slightly damaged & corroding

Offside Front box section badly corroded , where body attaches to chassis

Offside Front headlamp aim just acceptable

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play in

Offside Rear service brake bit grabby

all rear suspension corroded

corrosion to all under side vehicle suspension

front bumper corroding & both corner bumpers slightly loose

fuel filler & breather pipes corroding

o/s/f & n/s/f anti roll bar rubber bushes perishing

o/s/f & n/s/f chassis to body rubber bushes are perishing

o/s/f & n/s/f floor corroding where chassis mounts to body

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension tie rod rubber bushes perishing

o/s/r & n/s/r light lenses cracked

rear flat bed corroding at front

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,108 miles

Both front antiroll bar bushses perishing and have play

Brake pedal rubber wearing

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

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Engine oily

Front Bumper corroded

Hole in rear exhaust pipe

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

Offside Rear Light damaged

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded and adrift

Rear Number plate damaged

Small chips on windscreen

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 99,108 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Both front antiroll bar bushses perishing and have play

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

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Engine oily

Front Bumper corroded

Hole in rear exhaust pipe

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Light damaged

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded and adrift

Rear Number plate damaged

Small chips on windscreen

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 98,907 miles

Both rear lights damaged

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Engine oil getting low

Engine/Gearbox oily

General corrosion and damage to vehicle

Nearside Front Inner arch linner loose

Nearside Rear Lower Body damaged

Offside Front Slight play in road wheel

Offside Rear Inner body corroded

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

Rear Number plate damaged

Rear Tailgate flap not opening but can inspect bed of vehicle

Slight play in both front antiroll bar bushses

Slight play in steering wheel

Small chips on windscreen

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 98,907 miles

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

Both rear lights damaged

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Engine oil getting low

Engine/Gearbox oily

General corrosion and damage to vehicle

Nearside Front Inner arch linner loose

Nearside Rear Lower Body damaged

Offside Front Slight play in road wheel

Offside Rear Inner body corroded

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

Rear Number plate damaged

Rear Tailgate flap not opening but can inspect bed of vehicle

Slight play in both front antiroll bar bushses

Slight play in steering wheel

Small chips on windscreen

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,430 miles

Bodywork very badly damaged and corroded

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Engine/Gearbox oily

Nearside Front Tyre very low tread on inner edge and blistering

Offside Rear Chassis rail very badly corroded

Play in both front suspension antiroll bar bushses

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Number plate damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside of vehicle very badly damaged and corroded

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 98,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bodywork very badly damaged and corroded

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Engine/Gearbox oily

Nearside Front Tyre very low tread on inner edge and blistering

Offside Rear Chassis rail very badly corroded

Play in both front suspension antiroll bar bushses

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Number plate damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside of vehicle very badly damaged and corroded

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,072 miles

Front anti roll bar rubber bushes perishing

Nearside Front arch where meets sill corroded

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front drop arm rubber gaiter damaged but sill ok

Offside Front floor corroding near body to chassis mount

Offside Front sub frame mounting rubber perishing & cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear leaf spring shackle mounting brackets corroding

Rear number plate damaged

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

both headlamp patterns just accptable

both rear light unit lenses cracked

both rear shock absorber mounting rubber bushes perishing

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when spun

damage to both rear corners body work

engine is oily

general corrosion to floor & chassis

o/side & n/side front tie bar rubber bushes perishing

petrol tank corroding

rear diff casing corroding

rear leaf spring shackle rubber bushes perishing & cracking

rear tow bar corroding

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 26 Feb 2016 97,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel with in 300 mm of sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front anti roll bar rubber bushes perishing

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front arch where meets sill corroded

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front Inner tie rod end ball joint slight play in

Offside Front drop arm rubber gaiter damaged but sill ok

Offside Front floor corroding near body to chassis mount

Offside Front sub frame mounting rubber perishing & cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear leaf spring shackle mounting brackets corroding

Rear number plate damaged

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

both headlamp patterns just accptable

both rear light unit lenses cracked

both rear shock absorber mounting rubber bushes perishing

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when spun

damage to both rear corners body work

engine is oily

general corrosion to floor & chassis

o/side & n/side front tie bar rubber bushes perishing

petrol tank corroding

rear diff casing corroding

rear leaf spring shackle rubber bushes perishing & cracking

rear tow bar corroding

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,466 miles

both number plates damaged

both rear light lens cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front corner bumpers slightly loose

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when spun

front chassis to body mount rubbers perishing

front lower panel corroding

general under body corrosion

heavy corrosion around rear leaf spring hanger mounts both sides

n/side front indicator lens cracked

n/side front outer sill to arch corroded

n/side outer sill door step corroding

n/side rear brakes slightly grabby

o/side & n/side front track rod tie links gaiters deteriated

o/side front lower floor near body mount corroding

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear diff corroded

rear metal brake pipe corroded from load valve to flexi brake pipe

slight play in inner steering tie rod end

wheel arches corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2015 95,466 miles

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both fronr corner bumpers slightly loose

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both number plates damaged

both rear light lens cracked

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when spun

chassis rail holed near body mount

front chassis to body mount rubbers perishing

front lower panel corroding

general under body corrosion

heavy corrosion around rear leaf spring hanger mounts both sides

n/side front indicator lens cracked

n/side outer sill door step corroding

n/side rear brakes slightly grabby

o/side & n/side front track rod tie links gaiters deteriated

o/side front lower floor near body mount corroding

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear diff corroded

rear metal brake pipe coroded from load vale to flexi

slight play in inner steering tie rod end

wheel arches corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2015 95,447 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to sills, floors, body, wheelarches and crossmember

number plates damaged

offside rear chassis rail corroded through - not considered criteria

oil leak

steering ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 94,488 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to chassis, body mounts, steering and suspension components and body

front and rear number plates damaged - front number plate deteriorating

front and rear suspension bushes perished

oil leak

play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar mount bushes

play in steering components - freeplay detected at wheel

Fail 26 Feb 2014 94,488 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to chassis, body mounts, steering and suspension components and body

front and rear number plates damaged - front number plate deteriorating

front and rear suspension bushes perished

oil leak

play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar mount bushes

play in steering components - freeplay detected at wheel

Pass 1 Mar 2013 93,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 93,048 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 91,316 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,589 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 88,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,039 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to chassis rails, out riggers, suspension mounts and components

nearside outer sill damaged and corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2010 86,039 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to chassis rails, out riggers, suspension mounts and components

nearside outer sill damaged and corroded

possible play in nearside fornt wheel bearing

Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,626 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 78,946 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 75,180 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 72,041 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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F663 NPG is a 1988 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F663 NPG, 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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F663 NPG is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 December 1988.

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