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B10 LOW

1985 Mazda B Series

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,470 mi
Last recorded96,470 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Mazda B Series121,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 LOW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 96,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front discs worn

Fail 16 Nov 2011 96,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front discs worn

How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?

Based on 136,422 MOT tests across 9,870 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
5,432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,638
fog lamp not working 5,286
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,589
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,901
Registration plate lamp not working 2,281
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B10 LOW is a 1985 Mazda B Series in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 121,432 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda B Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B10 LOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda B Series typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Mazda B Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B10 LOW registered?

B10 LOW is a 1985 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 September 1985.

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