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N597 FTR

1996 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,373 mi
Last recorded155,373 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda B Series109,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 FTR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 155,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 151,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 151,342 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 147,897 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 147,897 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 143,886 miles

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

load bed floor rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2013 140,279 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 140,273 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 138,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside front tyre has cracking to sidewall and tread

Fail 23 Jul 2012 138,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside front tyre has cracking to sidewall and tread

Pass 21 Jul 2011 136,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyres slight cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2010 132,025 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tire sidewall cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2010 132,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tire sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2009 127,554 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 125,566 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 125,566 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 122,713 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 122,491 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 117,115 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 117,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N597 FTR is a 1996 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N597 FTR, 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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N597 FTR is a 1996 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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