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L368 DPC

1994 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,466 mi
Last recorded165,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda B Series118,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL368 DPC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2012 165,466 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

drivers seat swab worn out

front number plate and bumper damage

handbrake needs adjustment

nearside rear leaf spring bushes perished and worn

rear shocker bushes perished

steering play and worn to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2011 158,735 miles

front bumper and number plate damage

front suspension bushes perished

general steering wear

offside front indicator lens damage

offside front tyre wear inner edge

rear shackle bushes worn

Fail 19 Jan 2011 158,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper and number plate damage

front suspension bushes perished

general steering wear

offside front indicator lens damage

offside front tyre wear inner edge

rear shackle bushes worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 151,509 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake needs adjustment

rear spring and shackle bushes worn

steering worn and free play

Pass 22 Jan 2009 144,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front suspension bushes perished

rear shackle bushes worn

steering box worn

Fail 21 Jan 2009 144,639 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front suspension bushes perished

rear shackle bushes worn

steering box worn

Pass 28 Jan 2008 139,729 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch slave leak

front brakes worn to limit

front roll bar bush wear

front tyres low inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2008 139,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch slave leak

front brakes worn to limit

front roll bar bush wear

front tyres low inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2007 134,411 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 134,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 128,880 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 128,880 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L368 DPC is a 1994 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,022 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 L368 DPC, 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 32 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 L368 DPC registered?

L368 DPC is a 1994 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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