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H437 GWC

1990 Mazda B Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,941 mi
Last recorded113,941 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Mazda B Series117,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH437 GWC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2010 113,941 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four anti roll bar link arm rubbers are deteriorated not resulting in access movement

Apart from failure points (see VT30) Chassis and body have heavy corrosion from front to back

N/S/R and O/S/R front upper and lower and rear upper bushes deteriorated not resulting in eccess movement

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 112,781 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,886 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 111,886 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2006 109,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2005 104,838 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 104,838 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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H437 GWC is a 1990 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H437 GWC, 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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H437 GWC is a 1990 Mazda B Series, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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