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P79 DAL

1996 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,256 mi
Last recorded118,256 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda B Series109,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 DAL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 118,256 miles

cam belt wear warning light on.

drivers seat ripped

indicator len broken o.k at mot test.

vehicle in general poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2008 118,254 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

drivers seat ripped

indicator len broken o.k at mot test.

vehicle in general poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2007 110,189 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 110,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 103,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 93,232 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 93,232 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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P79 DAL is a 1996 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 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,206 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 P79 DAL, 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 30 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P79 DAL is a 1996 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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