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D993 DPO

1986 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

143,166 mi
Last recorded143,166 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Mazda B Series117,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD993 DPO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2024 143,166 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 135,505 miles

Body panels corroded, unlikely to cause injury throughout rear tub of vehicle both N/S & O/S

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose Mounting defective (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension / steering bushes severely deteriorated throughout entirety of vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2023 135,500 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminating position lamps when operated (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Remains illuminated while position lamps are illuminated (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Body panels corroded, unlikely to cause injury throughout rear tub of vehicle both N/S & O/S

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose Mounting defective (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension / steering bushes severely deteriorated throughout entirety of vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2022 129,721 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Combined lamp lens defective. Not adversely affecting light output

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded, unlikely to cause injury

Suspension / steering bushes severely deteriorated throughout vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2022 129,716 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Combined lamp lens defective. Not adversely affecting light output

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded, unlikely to cause injury

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Prominent audible belt slip from engine front

Suspension / steering bushes severely deteriorated throughout vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2011 129,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight damage to o/s/r lens

Pass 6 Jul 2011 129,350 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/r lens

Pass 6 Jul 2010 123,842 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 126,863 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 126,863 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 124,549 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 120,646 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear spring shackle bushes deteriorating

slight exhaust blow

slight play in nearside lower ball joint

Fail 5 Jun 2007 120,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear spring shackle bushes deteriorating

slight exhaust blow at rear

some play in offside bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2006 113,669 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 113,649 miles

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

Tiny amount of play in nearside lower ball joint

offside rear spring shackle bush deteriorating

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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D993 DPO is a 1986 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D993 DPO, 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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D993 DPO is a 1986 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 August 1986.

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