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F965 MPV

1988 Mazda B Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,013 mi
Last recorded66,013 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 MPV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,013 miles

Rear brake grabbing is now improved but roller brake test indicates that rear brakes are still locking very readily compared to fronts.

Short road test on dry straight road confirms that rears are locking BEFORE fronts. (not failable under mot testing procedure but potentially very dangerous)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 66,010 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,774 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 63,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,476 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 61,463 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust emissions CO level is right on MOT limit of 3.5%

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Small crack at offside of windscreen - within MOT limits.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,887 miles

origanl vt32 still applies

Fail 24 Jul 2006 59,887 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres starting to perish on side walls

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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F965 MPV is a 1988 Mazda B Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F965 MPV, 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 F965 MPV registered?

F965 MPV is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F965 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F965 MPV shows 8 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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