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F38 FKR

1993 Mazda B Series

White Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

167,441 mi
Last recorded167,441 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda B Series123,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 FKR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 167,441 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 162,198 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 162,189 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 159,694 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 159,611 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXYS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis exc corroded within 30cm of body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis exc corroded within 30cm of body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 158,187 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes at joint to flexy's slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 154,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock absorber has misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 154,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing ( middle box) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock absorber has misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 151,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 151,655 miles

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded osr metal brake pipe to rear at union behind drivers door very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 147,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe slightly corroded at flexy joint end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 145,363 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from front to rear joint at fuel tank/o/s chassis corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced n/s central cab mounting heavily perished /splitting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced cab mounting heavily perished splitting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around rear leaf spring mount at rear end. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced o/s central cab mounting heavily perished /splitting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced cab mounting heavily perished/splitting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around o/s outer chassis at mid body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe across rear axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 145,350 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint on cross link bar excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s chassis excessively corroded at body mounting bracket to outer skin. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from front to rear joint at fuel tank/o/s chassis corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced n/s central cab mounting heavily perished /splitting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced cab mounting heavily perished splitting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around rear leaf spring mount at rear end. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced o/s central cab mounting heavily perished /splitting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced cab mounting heavily perished/splitting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around o/s outer chassis at mid body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe across rear axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 141,665 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 141,663 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% Side light (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Main chasis (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 133,534 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 133,442 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,201 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 128,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

o/s wiper blade torn but clearing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 125,414 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 125,381 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 118,403 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 118,403 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 114,919 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 114,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 113,808 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 112,764 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

slight corrosion rear backplates

Fail 18 Oct 2010 112,745 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

slight corrosion rear backplates

Pass 23 Oct 2009 111,227 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 109,207 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front swivel and steering joint dust boots starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2007 107,443 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 103,654 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 103,552 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 98,620 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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F38 FKR is a 1993 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1993 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 123,907 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 F38 FKR, 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 33 years old, this Mazda B Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F38 FKR is a 1993 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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