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L588 RBK

1993 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,713 mi
Last recorded135,713 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda B Series123,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 RBK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 135,713 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

This vehicle has many areas of the chassis with general corrosion

Pass 10 May 2011 128,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chips to screen outside swept area

freeplay at steering wheel

front number plate cracked/marked

o/s numberplate light lens missing

oil leaks

radiator corroded and in poor condition

rear shackle bushes cracking/worn

upper bodywork corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 121,514 miles

corrosion evident on upper body

freeplay at steering wheel

front number plate cracked/marked

n/s/f tyre scrubbed out on outer tread area

o/s number plate light lens missing

o/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner tread area

oil leaks

radiator corroded and in poor condition

various stonechips to screen

Fail 13 May 2010 121,514 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion evident on upper body

freeplay at steering wheel

front number plate cracked/marked

n/s/f tyre scrubbed out on outer tread area

o/s number plate light lens missing

o/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner tread area

oil leaks

radiator corroded and in poor condition

various stonechips to screen

Pass 15 May 2009 116,924 miles

brake pipes rusty

corrosion evident on bodywork/underbody

fan belt cracking

front number plate cracked/marked

minor stonechips to screen

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leaks

radiator corroded and in very poor condition

Pass 12 May 2008 114,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked/marked

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r,o/sr intermediate,and o/s/f metal brake pipes rusted

oil leaks

Fail 8 May 2008 114,217 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked/marked

long brake pedal travel

long hand brake travel

o/s/r,o/sr intermediate,and o/s/f metal brake pipes rusted

oil leaks

Pass 3 May 2007 111,296 miles

advises as test number 740493627127

Fail 3 May 2007 111,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes rusting

front edge of bonnet corroded

front number plate cracked/marked

long hand brake travel

oil leaks

radiator in poor condition

rear brakes unbalanced

recommend brake check

Fail 10 May 2006 107,867 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

front-to-rear metal brake pipe rusty

imbalance on rear brakes

long foot brake traval(pedal)

long hand brake traval

radiator in very poor condition

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 10 May 2006 107,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

front-to-rear metal brake pipe rusty

imbalance on rear brakes

long foot brake traval(pedal)

long hand brake traval

radiator in very poor condition

slight play in steering linkages

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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L588 RBK is a 1993 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L588 RBK, 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 L588 RBK registered?

L588 RBK is a 1993 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L588 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L588 RBK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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