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L496 AFK

1994 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,428 mi
Last recorded143,428 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda B Series118,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 AFK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2014 143,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres are getting worn

brake pedal rubber anti slip pad slightly worn

coolant light is on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 143,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres are getting worn

brake pedal rubber anti slip pad slightly worn

coolant light is on

Pass 10 Sep 2013 143,362 miles

Brake pedal slightly corroded (3.3.A.1a)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 142,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 142,685 miles

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

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

drivers seat has slight movevment

Fail 29 Sep 2011 142,685 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

drivers seat has slight movevment

Pass 10 Jun 2010 142,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 141,561 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 141,561 miles

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 139,575 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 139,575 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 137,307 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 137,307 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 133,432 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 133,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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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L496 AFK is a 1994 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L496 AFK, 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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L496 AFK is a 1994 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 February 1994.

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