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H182 BKO

1990 Mazda B Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

167,638 mi
Last recorded167,638 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda B Series117,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH182 BKO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2012 167,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Both rear spring shackles corroded

N/S/F inner wheel arch badly corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tape repairs to front bumper, O/S/F wheel arch & O/S door skin

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 165,768 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyres perished cracked poor condition

n/s/f wheel arch holed corroded but not part of vehicle structure

rear body mounting slightly corroded

rear of body corroded but not load bearing

Fail 21 Feb 2011 165,768 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyres perished cracked poor condition

n/s/f wheel arch holed corroded but not part of vehicle structure

rear body mounting slightly corroded

rear of body corroded but not load bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2010 163,618 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tape repair to front bumper & O/S/F wing

Fail 16 Feb 2010 163,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tape repair to front bumper & O/S/F wing

Pass 12 Feb 2009 161,420 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 161,419 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear body floor holed and coroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r shosk leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2008 159,678 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 159,678 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 156,497 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 156,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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H182 BKO is a 1990 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1990 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 117,715 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 H182 BKO, 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 36 years old, this Mazda B Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H182 BKO is a 1990 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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