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N346 DAK

1996 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,273 mi
Last recorded104,273 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda B Series109,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 DAK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2010 104,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake movement lumpy

Pass 4 Mar 2010 104,273 miles

handbrake movement lumpy

Pass 16 Mar 2009 97,069 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Fail 16 Mar 2009 97,058 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Fail 12 Mar 2008 90,919 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 12 Mar 2008 90,919 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 8 Mar 2007 81,569 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 81,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 72,027 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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N346 DAK is a 1996 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N346 DAK, 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 N346 DAK registered?

N346 DAK is a 1996 Mazda B Series, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N346 DAK safe to buy?

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