MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA B SERIESs year 1988

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Pass percent:51.93%

(The average a petrol MAZDA B SERIES year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:649 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	66
Brake pipe excessively corroded	62
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	44
Headlamp aim out of alignment	38
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	35
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Rear brake application uneven	17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	15
Registration plate issues	13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	4
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Rear brake binding	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3 tests carried out all failed (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting continues beyond chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member above body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor by body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative does not operate n/s lamps \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii))	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Lower Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size \|6.6.2\|	1
Towbar locking device insecure Bolts loose \|6.6.3b\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Bulkhead pipes \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking Valve area \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/R, O/S/R and O/S/F Body Mounts Corroded and Seriously Weakened \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` Wiper \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` Wiper \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured Chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Towbar retaining device missing \|6.6.3a\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected Rubbing on engine sump (2.1.3 (f) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working also insecure \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear \|4.2.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear \|4.2.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator leaking coolant \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached \|5.3.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both mid outriggers \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front inner sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed with in 30cm of seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed within 30 cm of shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed within 30 cm of rear road spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed within 30cm of rear road spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel with in 300 mm of sub frame mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA B SERIESs year 1988

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