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3273 LJ

1988 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,294 mi
Last recorded130,294 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3273 LJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 130,294 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 129,415 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 129,389 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles body holed and corroded in several locations

Pass 18 Oct 2016 127,806 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 126,702 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 126,181 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

vehicle presented wax oiled

Pass 21 Mar 2013 125,861 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 125,026 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 111,305 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 94,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

under body and brake pipes oiled

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,605 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 76,593 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 71,460 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 71,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,300 miles

front valance corroded (not within prescribed area)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 67,300 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front valance corroded (not within prescribed area)

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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3273 LJ is a 1988 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1988 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 112,254 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 3273 LJ, 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 38 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 3273 LJ registered?

3273 LJ is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 September 1988.

Is 3273 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3273 LJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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