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C406 MGF

1986 Mazda B Series

Beige Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,018 mi
Last recorded114,018 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Mazda B Series117,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC406 MGF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 114,018 miles

surface rust on offside front floor

Pass 16 Jan 2010 113,732 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 111,091 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 110,192 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 107,772 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 107,730 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

brake fluid is slightly low.

offside and nearside front floors h/s/corrosion.

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches metal brake pipes surface corrosion.

passenger door.

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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C406 MGF is a 1986 Mazda B Series in Beige with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C406 MGF, 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 C406 MGF registered?

C406 MGF is a 1986 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 June 1986.

Is C406 MGF safe to buy?

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