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MOT History from tests of diesel MAZDA B SERIESs year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:50.21%
(The average a diesel MAZDA B SERIES year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:235 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Headlamp aim out of alignment18
Brake pipe excessively corroded17
Registration plate lamp issues17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|7
Registration plate issues6
Rear brake application uneven6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Windscreen has damage5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Rear brake binding3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
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|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
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|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
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
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body, near chassis mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|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
Offside Front Lower 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 Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|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
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|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 Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.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 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
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
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
Offside 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
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
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|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
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b|1
Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam also puts the dip beam out (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides cross member rotten at the ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab mounting rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab mounting rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab mounting rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting marked in yellow |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting marked in yellow |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Centre Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside 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 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 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 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|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
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Track rod end 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
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside 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 Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Centre Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1

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