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K456 KVG

1993 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

274,603 mi
Last recorded274,603 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Mazda B Series123,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK456 KVG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 274,603 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fully undersealed

Pass 6 Mar 2019 272,934 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 272,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 272,396 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 272,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 271,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 269,196 miles

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2014 267,192 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 264,510 miles

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 262,551 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 261,424 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 259,512 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 257,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 250,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 248,771 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 244,965 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 235,617 miles

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

maximum allowed imbalance to front brakes

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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K456 KVG is a 1993 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 K456 KVG, 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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What year was K456 KVG registered?

K456 KVG is a 1993 Mazda B Series, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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