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F871 HFJ

1988 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,204 mi
Last recorded136,204 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF871 HFJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2007 136,204 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 136,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 131,000 miles

corrosion in front panel

oil leak

spare tyre defective

general under body corrosion and chassis covered in underseal

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bumper insecure

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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F871 HFJ is a 1988 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F871 HFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F871 HFJ registered?

F871 HFJ is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F871 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F871 HFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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