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N118 KFC

1996 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

212,814 mi
Last recorded212,814 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda B Series109,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 KFC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 212,814 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 207,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 207,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 200,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 191,861 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 178,531 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 172,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 167,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jan 2013 164,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2013 164,790 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 162,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 159,622 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 154,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 148,978 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 140,114 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 132,231 miles

Front disc lipped

Screen stone chipped

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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N118 KFC is a 1996 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N118 KFC, 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 30 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N118 KFC is a 1996 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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