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F873 HGY

1988 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,941 mi
Last recorded119,941 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF873 HGY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 119,941 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 119,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhoust hangers are poor

fuel neck & over flow pipes are very corroded

steering box is rather damp

Fail 4 Oct 2005 118,731 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s handbrake cable outer casing cracked

n/s headlamp glass cracked & reflector in poor condition

rear spring shackle bushes cracked around shoulders

Pass 4 Oct 2005 118,731 miles

n/s handbrake cable outer casing cracked

n/s headlamp glass cracked & reflector in poor condition

rear spring shackle bushes cracked around shoulders

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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F873 HGY is a 1988 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F873 HGY, 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 F873 HGY registered?

F873 HGY is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F873 HGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F873 HGY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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