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K212 XBM

1992 Mazda B Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,312 mi
Last recorded114,312 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda B Series117,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK212 XBM
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 114,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar link bushes heavily perished

Front discs look worn, unable to fully asses

Front floors corroded

General vehicle condition is rusty

Imbalance to front brakes, only just a pass

N/S front wheel arch corroded through outside of prescribed area

Oil leaks

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear brakes slightly snatchy and have slight imbalance

Rear leaf springs rusty

Rear section of exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2011 114,312 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar link bushes heavily perished

Front discs look worn, unable to fully asses

Front floors corroded

General vehicle condition is rusty

Imbalance to front brakes, only just a pass

N/S front wheel arch corroded through outside of prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leaks

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear brakes slightly snatchy and have slight imbalance

Rear leaf springs rusty

Rear section of exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2010 112,115 miles

see checklist 98578

Fail 21 Feb 2010 112,108 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

see checklist 98578

Pass 25 Feb 2009 108,415 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 108,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes spliting

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

gearbox oil leak

radiator corroded

rear leaf spring bushes spliting

rear leaf springs rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2008 106,839 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealled and resent welding repairs to front

Fail 28 Jul 2008 106,811 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 106,317 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 105,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 105,193 miles

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

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

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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K212 XBM is a 1992 Mazda B Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 117,327 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 K212 XBM, 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 34 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 K212 XBM registered?

K212 XBM is a 1992 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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