MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?
Based on 136,422 MOT tests across 9,870 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L198 LHK is a 1993 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1993 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 123,907 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 L198 LHK, 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 33 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 L198 LHK registered?
L198 LHK is a 1993 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 October 1993.
Is L198 LHK safe to buy?
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