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MOT History from tests of diesel MAZDA B SERIESs year 1993

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mot history
Pass percent:50.56%
(The average a diesel MAZDA B SERIES year 1993 passes without issue)
Based on:267 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded58
Registration plate lamp issues31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively25
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|19
Headlamp aim out of alignment19
Registration plate issues13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|10
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Rear brake application uneven4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Front brake application uneven4
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
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 Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|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
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|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
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|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
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
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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
Nearside Front 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 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 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 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
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|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
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r chassis-front spring mount area. |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r chassis&n/s/r cross member corroded- |2.4.A.3|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 wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Towbar retaining device missing |6.6.3a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing Bolt missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (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 sill (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 (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 cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|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
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
Inner Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch to floor |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Rear Exhaust system insecure box |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Outer Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted |2.4.B.3b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|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
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal |3.3.A.1c|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
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1

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