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A908 LUM

1983 Mazda B Series

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

75,141 mi
Last recorded75,141 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA908 LUM
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2007 75,141 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,141 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2007 75,039 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 May 2007 75,036 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 71,518 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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A908 LUM is a 1983 Mazda B Series in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A908 LUM, 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 43 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 A908 LUM registered?

A908 LUM is a 1983 Mazda B Series, first registered on 14 October 1983.

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