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L480 AFX

1993 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,733 mi
Last recorded97,733 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda B Series123,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 AFX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 97,733 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 96,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chassis rusting

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,534 miles

chassis rusting

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis rusting

h/brake travel

Fail 28 Apr 2011 94,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis rusting

h/brake travel

Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,423 miles

chassis rusty

underside rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2010 92,420 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

chassis rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2009 90,877 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 90,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 88,783 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 88,783 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 87,283 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 87,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 85,711 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 85,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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.

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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L480 AFX is a 1993 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L480 AFX, 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 L480 AFX registered?

L480 AFX is a 1993 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L480 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L480 AFX shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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