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N656 SJS

1996 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,851 mi
Last recorded119,851 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda B Series109,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 SJS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 119,851 miles

Body has slight corrosion The general condition of the whole chassis and body is corroded but not considered excessive (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive The general condition of the chassis is corroded - but not considered to be excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion The general condition of the chassis is corroded - but not considered excessive (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 119,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

vehicle in very poor condition throughout

Pass 29 Oct 2011 115,405 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror fixture weakened

road wheels protrude wheel arches

surface corrosion on chassis at rear of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2010 111,836 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 110,668 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 109,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 106,890 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 104,588 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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N656 SJS is a 1996 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N656 SJS, 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 N656 SJS registered?

N656 SJS is a 1996 Mazda B Series, first registered on 19 May 1996.

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