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Mazda B2200 Diesel (1988)

376 real MOT outcomes analysed

1988 Mazda B2200 Diesel

CarHunch has 376 1988 Mazda B2200 Diesel vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 376 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1988 Mazda B2200 Diesel doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Mazda vehicles below.

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UK

The MOT data available for the 1988 Mazda B2200 diesel comes from only 376 vehicles in the DVLA light-vehicle database, and these records show a perfect 100% first-time pass rate with zero failures and zero dangerous defects reported — but this cohort is almost certainly incomplete because the B2200 is primarily a light commercial vehicle, and most examples would have been tested under the separate DVSA heavy commercial testing regime, which is not included here. What we can say is that any B2200 appearing in the light-vehicle MOT records has proved bulletproof, with a median mileage of 146,344 miles suggesting these are working trucks that have earned their keep. If you're considering buying one, treat the 100% pass rate as a positive signal from the survivors in the dataset, but recognise that you need to inspect the individual vehicle thoroughly for rust, mechanical wear, and service history — the overall MOT picture for this model remains incomplete.

MOT statistics not available

We have 376 1988 Mazda B2200 Diesel vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1988 Mazda B2200 Diesel

Based on MOT data from 376 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,335 Mazda B2200 Diesel vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 31.8%
743
Red 30.7%
717
Blue 25.7%
599
Grey 5.8%
135
Beige 2.3%
53
Silver 1.2%
28
Green 0.9%
21
Yellow 0.8%
18
Black 0.5%
12
Cream 0.4%
9
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