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N506 KWL

1996 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,147 mi
Last recorded177,147 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda B Series109,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 KWL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 177,147 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body showing sign's of corrosion on underside, but still secure at the moment

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2012 169,233 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCH'S CORRODED

HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING

Fail 31 Jan 2012 169,223 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCH'S CORRODED

HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 157,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 147,315 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 135,661 miles

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

front panel corroding.

underbody and chassis corrosion in places.

Fail 2 Jan 2009 135,650 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs corroded

front panel corroded

slight play hub/steering area

Pass 19 Feb 2008 135,136 miles

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

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

corrosion on chassis members,front to rear.

rear number plate wearing,advise to replace soon.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 128,299 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 121,327 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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N506 KWL is a 1996 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N506 KWL, 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 N506 KWL registered?

N506 KWL is a 1996 Mazda B Series, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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