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H493 LCC

1990 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,740 mi
Last recorded129,740 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda B Series117,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH493 LCC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2011 129,740 miles

Front number plate Cracked & deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f body to mounting corroded

O/s/r & N/s/r body floor pan corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 129,740 miles

Front number plate Cracked & deteriorated

O/s/f body to mounting corroded

O/s/r & N/s/r body floor pan corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 124,945 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 124,801 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 119,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 114,976 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 114,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 114,721 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 104,375 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 104,375 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 98,211 miles

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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H493 LCC is a 1990 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H493 LCC, 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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What year was H493 LCC registered?

H493 LCC is a 1990 Mazda B Series, first registered on 13 September 1990.

Is H493 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H493 LCC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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