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P409 VFA

2007 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,092 mi
Last recorded125,092 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda B Series103,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 VFA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 125,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 122,684 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 122,684 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber broken (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 119,389 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 119,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 116,230 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion B pillar (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,152 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 113,152 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 110,754 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 110,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,823 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust rubber broken at rear silencer

Pass 17 Jun 2011 104,194 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 104,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 101,443 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front sill excessivly corroded but not in perscribed area

rear crossmember has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2010 101,443 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front sill excessivly corroded but not in perscribed area

rear crossmember has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2009 94,008 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 94,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 86,283 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 77,525 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Apr 2007 122,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P409 VFA is a 2007 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 103,698 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 P409 VFA, 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 19 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P409 VFA is a 2007 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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