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P959 PUM

1996 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,576 mi
Last recorded74,576 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda B Series109,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 PUM
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,576 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 74,576 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 71,559 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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P959 PUM is a 1996 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P959 PUM, 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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What year was P959 PUM registered?

P959 PUM is a 1996 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P959 PUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P959 PUM shows 3 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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