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L973 TAF

1993 Mazda B Series

Yellow Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,695 mi
Last recorded168,695 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda B Series123,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 TAF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 168,695 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 164,885 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil pressure switch leaking oil

front number plate slightly faded

nearside wiper arm has slight play at spindle

steering box has a slight leak of oil

Pass 28 Sep 2006 163,976 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 163,976 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

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

body-chassis mounting bushes perishing

free play in steering

no spare wheel

rear brake back plates corroding

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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L973 TAF is a 1993 Mazda B Series in Yellow with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L973 TAF, 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 L973 TAF registered?

L973 TAF is a 1993 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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