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LBZ 1609

1994 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

225,125 mi
Last recorded225,125 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda B Series118,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 1609
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 225,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 205,825 miles

steering box free play is getting close to its limits

Pass 31 Aug 2010 190,764 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 190,764 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

anti roll bar link bushes perishing and cracked

corrosion on the underside of the flat bed area

slight wear and movement in the anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2009 185,531 miles

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

spare tyre worn below limits

Fail 17 Sep 2009 185,531 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

spare tyre worn below limits

Pass 22 Sep 2008 183,644 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 183,644 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 182,460 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 182,460 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 174,668 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 174,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r shocker damp

play in front roll bar d bushes

slight blow at center exhaust joint

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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LBZ 1609 is a 1994 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LBZ 1609, 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 LBZ 1609 registered?

LBZ 1609 is a 1994 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is LBZ 1609 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBZ 1609 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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