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L356 VEY

1993 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,999 mi
Last recorded122,999 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda B Series123,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 VEY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 122,999 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 122,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 118,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 112,587 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 112,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 106,756 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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L356 VEY is a 1993 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L356 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L356 VEY registered?

L356 VEY is a 1993 Mazda B Series, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L356 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L356 VEY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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