Mazda B2200 Diesel (1989)
1989 Mazda B2200 Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 311 1989 Mazda B2200 Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Mazda B2200 diesel has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is a complete red flag—every single vehicle in this cohort of 311 trucks failed its MOT. No dangerous defects were recorded and advisories are minimal, suggesting the failures stem from straightforward wear rather than safety-critical issues, but the uniform failure rate is highly unusual and warrants investigation into whether these vehicles share a specific problem area like emissions or structural corrosion.
At 35 years old, these trucks are at the age where systematic deterioration is normal, yet the zero-pass outcome means any 1989 B2200 you're considering will need significant remedial work before it's roadworthy again. Budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect repair costs to substantially exceed any asking price—this model simply isn't passing the standard test in its current state across the board.
We have 311 1989 Mazda B2200 Diesel vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Mazda B2200 Diesel
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 301 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (3%) | 10 | 0% | 0 |
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