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E823 DNJ

1988 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,621 mi
Last recorded86,621 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE823 DNJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,621 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 86,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,764 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,820 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,820 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,751 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 79,702 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,948 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 77,948 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,278 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 75,278 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,713 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 72,713 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2007 70,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 68,840 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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E823 DNJ is a 1988 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E823 DNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E823 DNJ registered?

E823 DNJ is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is E823 DNJ safe to buy?

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