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L879 WHR

1994 Mazda B Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,088 mi
Last recorded67,088 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda B Series118,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 WHR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,088 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 67,025 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

oil & coolant low, oil leak,n/s mirror missing,engine missfire emissions not checked,battery loose,o/s/f indicator lens damaged.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,018 miles

n/s mirror missing battery loose o/s/r tyre low tread various rust under van

Fail 20 Mar 2010 63,004 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s mirror missing damage to o/s/f oil low battery o/s/f ind lens cracked o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,772 miles

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

chassis corroded all over

front body mounting points corrded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded through but not within 30cm of any body mounts

nearside wing mirror missing

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,100 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged oil low both front tyres low tread various rust under van steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,873 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,806 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 45,803 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 45,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

battery insecure

nail in tyre

vehicle not loaded, rear brakes very sharp inoperation

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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L879 WHR is a 1994 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L879 WHR, 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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L879 WHR is a 1994 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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