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K797 RKL

1992 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,366 mi
Last recorded55,366 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda B Series117,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK797 RKL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 55,366 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 55,366 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,897 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres perished

Fail 28 Feb 2017 51,861 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,829 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

all 4 tyres slight perishing

Fail 27 Feb 2016 49,829 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

all 4 tyres slight perishing

Pass 15 May 2015 49,822 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,662 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 46,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,540 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 45,536 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,536 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,939 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,850 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,432 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 42,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

excessive corrosion to nearside inner front wing, but not within a prescribed area

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,210 miles

excessive corrosion showing from front to rear of underside of vehicle, but not yet structural.

Fail 20 May 2005 39,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 May 2005 39,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K797 RKL is a 1992 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K797 RKL, 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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K797 RKL is a 1992 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 August 1992.

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