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G320 RKO

1989 Mazda B Series

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,942 mi
Last recorded125,942 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Mazda B Series113,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG320 RKO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 125,942 miles

exhaust system slightly noisey

n/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre has split in centre of tread

rear bed corroded and holed

rear chssis modifyed but not considerd excesivly weak

Fail 7 Jul 2011 125,942 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

exhaust system slightly noisey

n/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre has split in centre of tread

rear bed corroded and holed

rear chssis modifyed but not considerd excesivly weak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 120,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 109,940 miles

Both sills have surface corrosion.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear chassis rails modified.

Surface corrosion to N/S/F floor pan.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 109,940 miles

Both sills have surface corrosion.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear chassis rails modified.

Surface corrosion to N/S/F floor pan.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 107,893 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

slight play in steering box drop arm

slight scoring on screen caused by previous defective wiper

Pass 13 Jun 2007 105,088 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 105,088 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre is on limit

slight oil leak steering box

Pass 3 May 2006 104,716 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 104,716 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G320 RKO is a 1989 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G320 RKO, 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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G320 RKO is a 1989 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 November 1989.

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