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E493 FPG

1988 Mazda B Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,970 mi
Last recorded128,970 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE493 FPG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 128,970 miles

Noise from N/S/F suspension

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear spring rubbers starting to perish

Surface corrosion front floors & body mounting points

Fail 28 Nov 2007 128,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Noise from N/S/F suspension

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear spring rubbers starting to perish

Surface corrosion front floors & body mounting points

Pass 18 Jan 2007 123,491 miles

body and chassis are rusted and in poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2007 123,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body and chassis are rusty and in poor condition

Off side front tyre has split in side wall

Pass 26 Jan 2006 116,054 miles

oil leak

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
Full Mazda B Series reliability report

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E493 FPG is a 1988 Mazda B Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E493 FPG, 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 E493 FPG registered?

E493 FPG is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E493 FPG safe to buy?

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