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C168 MOO

1986 Mazda B Series

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,892 mi
Last recorded175,892 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Mazda B Series117,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC168 MOO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 175,892 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 174,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 70,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 147,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 144,786 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 144,733 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

drivers and passengers side windows have tint applied

no rear suspension bump stops fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 136,074 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

damp around master cylinder

Pass 18 Jul 2007 131,052 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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C168 MOO is a 1986 Mazda B Series in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 117,436 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 C168 MOO, 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 40 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 C168 MOO registered?

C168 MOO is a 1986 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 April 1986.

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