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G540 VRY

1989 Mazda B Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,048 mi
Last recorded45,048 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Mazda B Series113,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG540 VRY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 45,048 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie has a lot of surface rust but is sound (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 45,040 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie has a lot of surface rust but is sound (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 37,472 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 37,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 32,726 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

f/o/s tyre inner edge showing signs of wear

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

inner sills getting very weak

rear brakes out of balance

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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G540 VRY is a 1989 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G540 VRY, 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 G540 VRY registered?

G540 VRY is a 1989 Mazda B Series, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is G540 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G540 VRY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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