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G138 VVX

1989 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,835 mi
Last recorded89,835 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Mazda B Series113,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 VVX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,835 miles

chassie becomming week in places

corrosion close to front body mounts

front exhaust leaking slightly and in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,204 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 89,153 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,344 miles

both front body mounts becomming badly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 88,322 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

both front body mounts becomming badly corroded

o/s/r shock weeping

Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,720 miles

exhaust system week in places

Pass 18 Aug 2010 86,995 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 86,991 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,142 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,670 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 83,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,791 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 81,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 78,704 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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G138 VVX is a 1989 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G138 VVX, 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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What year was G138 VVX registered?

G138 VVX is a 1989 Mazda B Series, first registered on 16 August 1989.

Is G138 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G138 VVX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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