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L486 VVC

1994 Mazda B Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,157 mi
Last recorded131,157 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Mazda B Series118,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 VVC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2007 131,157 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 131,157 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 122,379 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 122,379 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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L486 VVC is a 1994 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L486 VVC, 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 L486 VVC registered?

L486 VVC is a 1994 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L486 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L486 VVC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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