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N186 GFM

1996 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,815 mi
Last recorded99,815 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda B Series109,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 GFM
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 99,815 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 99,697 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

TYRES NEED AIR /FAN BELT WORN OUT

Pass 10 Oct 2009 91,987 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 91,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 89,090 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 89,086 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 85,805 miles

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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N186 GFM 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 N186 GFM, 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 N186 GFM registered?

N186 GFM is a 1996 Mazda B Series, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N186 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N186 GFM 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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