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F960 PHJ

1989 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,187 mi
Last recorded104,187 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Mazda B Series113,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF960 PHJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2022 104,187 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides showing white (4.4.3 (b))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front ,middle ,rear body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch excessive corrosion and half missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front ,middle, and rear body mounts excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner side sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch excessive corrosion and half missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis rail not weld all the way around (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Front slight play to all steering link arms

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle all over (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play in ball joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides slight perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 103,664 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 102,603 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 1 May 2018 101,407 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and chassis

Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

body mountings all corroded to exess

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,871 miles

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,362 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 97,450 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 94,831 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 94,831 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F960 PHJ is a 1989 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F960 PHJ, 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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F960 PHJ is a 1989 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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