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F79 LJN

1988 Mazda B Series

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,338 mi
Last recorded64,338 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 LJN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 64,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 12 Feb 2025 64,320 miles

General underside corrosion to chassis

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 64,314 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan to body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan to body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion to chassis

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 64,264 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Under body corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2023 64,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Under Body Under sealed

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,023 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Under body corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2021 63,832 miles

Corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,468 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under body corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2019 63,375 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All 4 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under body corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

under body corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2018 63,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f floor pan corroding

oil leak

under body corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,175 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside and offside floor pans corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,160 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,012 miles

Light corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,422 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 62,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,026 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,706 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 61,706 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,236 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,833 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 60,157 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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F79 LJN is a 1988 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F79 LJN, 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 F79 LJN registered?

F79 LJN is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 6 September 1988.

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