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MOT History from tests of diesel MAZDA B SERIESs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:44.83%
(The average a diesel MAZDA B SERIES year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:203 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues22
Brake pipe excessively corroded17
Headlamp aim out of alignment13
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Registration plate issues6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|2
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing |1.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear brake binding1
Windscreen has damage1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned |2.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside 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 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
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides showing white (4.4.3 (b))1
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front ,middle, and rear body mounts excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner side sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis rail not weld all the way around (6.1.1 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front ,middle ,rear body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch excessive corrosion and half missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch excessive corrosion and half missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer top wishbone ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower chassis face/s area - ahead of rear axle spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tubular cross member corroded / holed - (fuel tank attaches to one side) (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis has corrosion within 30cm of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop torsion bar adjusted |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop torsion bar adjusted |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box hangers |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Drag link 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 arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Torsion bar modified so the suspension is inoperative |5.3.1 |d| |ii||1
Offside Front Torsion bar modified so the suspension is inoperative |5.3.1 |d| |ii||1
Nearside 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
Nearside Inner 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 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 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 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 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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 Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|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 insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1

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