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N407 GVX

1996 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,899 mi
Last recorded137,899 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda B Series109,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 GVX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 137,899 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise deteration on rear number plate

advise slight play front anti roll bar bushes

advise slight rusting nsf brake pipe

Fail 7 Oct 2010 137,574 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise deteration on rear number plate

advise slight play front anti roll bar bushes

advise slight rusting nsf brake pipe

Pass 8 Oct 2009 129,500 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear no plate

sus lower osf

Pass 14 Oct 2008 127,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 125,237 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 125,237 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

rear brake service

Pass 16 Oct 2006 123,707 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 123,707 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE o/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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N407 GVX is a 1996 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N407 GVX, 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 N407 GVX registered?

N407 GVX is a 1996 Mazda B Series, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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