MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA B SERIESs year 1989

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Pass percent:49.43%

(The average a petrol MAZDA B SERIES year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:524 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	72
Headlamp aim out of alignment	44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	44
Registration plate lamp issues	41
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Registration plate issues	22
Rear brake application uneven	20
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	18
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.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
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear 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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside 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
rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected \|1.9.3b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe above chassis \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications \|3.3.C.1\|	1
Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Body insecure Wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Rear Brake cable insecure	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning \|3.2.2c\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.6d\|	1
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	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
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated \|6.2.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Towbar component excessively corroded \|6.6.1\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Inner Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Centre Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside 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 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 damaged 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	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
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	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 1989

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