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N153 LHY

1996 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda B Series109,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 LHY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 120,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 115,099 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 106,793 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 98,329 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear chassis surface rust

Fail 10 May 2007 98,295 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes surface rust

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 26 Apr 2006 95,775 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 95,775 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in ball joint drop arm near side. Play in steering link arm near side. Chassis rusty.

spare tyre defective

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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N153 LHY is a 1996 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N153 LHY, 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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What year was N153 LHY registered?

N153 LHY is a 1996 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N153 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 LHY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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