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N3 COW

2009 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,558 mi
Last recorded72,558 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 COW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,558 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Light unit deteriated

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear prop shaft rear universal joint has slight play

Universal joint in front prop shaft near transfer box has slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 66,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed off side front (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 59,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,096 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 50,096 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,432 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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N3 COW is a 2009 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N3 COW, 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 17 years old, this Mazda B Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N3 COW registered?

N3 COW is a 2009 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for N3 COW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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