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G779 TDV

1989 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,273 mi
Last recorded172,273 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda B Series113,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG779 TDV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 172,273 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2012 172,066 miles

N/S and O/S rear light lenses cracked

Travel on handbrake

Fail 14 Jun 2012 172,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/S and O/S rear light lenses cracked

Travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Jun 2011 170,972 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 170,972 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 167,725 miles

Slight travel on handbrake

Fail 4 Jun 2010 167,725 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Slight travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Jun 2009 166,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 164,224 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 164,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 160,750 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 160,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 156,198 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 156,198 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 152,001 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 152,001 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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G779 TDV is a 1989 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G779 TDV, 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 G779 TDV registered?

G779 TDV is a 1989 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 December 1989.

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