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C143 XPR

1985 Mazda B Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,590 mi
Last recorded118,590 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Mazda B Series121,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC143 XPR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 118,590 miles

ex manifold blow

front bumper corroded body corrosion under body corrosion

front panel o/s n/s corroded

lift o/s/f lower swivel

Fail 25 Jul 2011 118,585 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ex manifold blow

front bumper corroded body corrosion under body corrosion

front panel o/s n/s corroded

lift o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 9 Aug 2010 118,448 miles

ex manifold blow

front panel o/s n/s corroded

inbalan ce to front brakes

play in o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r wheel bearings

under body corrosion top body corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2010 118,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ex manifold blow

front panel o/s n/s corroded

inbalan ce to front brakes

play in o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r wheel bearings

under body corrosion top body corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2009 118,405 miles

drivers seat poor condition

o/s n/s front inner wing corroded

o/s/f inner wing brakepipe corroded

o/s/f tyre close to limits

plat in o/s/f o/s r n/s/r wheel bearings

slight blow ex manifold

slight inbalance to rear brakes

under body general rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2009 118,383 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers seat poor condition

o/s n/s front inner wing corroded

o/s/f inner wing brakepipe corroded

o/s/f tyre close to limits

plat in o/s/f o/s r n/s/r wheel bearings

slight blow ex manifold

under body general rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2008 118,346 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r/ hub play and diff noise

Fail 5 Aug 2008 118,335 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r/ hub play and diff noise

Pass 17 Aug 2007 118,154 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 118,145 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rubber bushes and mountings poor condition

oil leak engine area

rear lights cracked been repaired

tape over holes on body

very rusty under side of truck

Pass 10 Aug 2006 118,025 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 118,022 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hand brake long travel

o/s/f/ seat belt slow to return

small play in steering box

Pass 9 Aug 2005 117,646 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 117,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f inner valance (by headlamp) is corroded. †Movement in n/s/f top wishbone bushes. †Movement in o/s/f hub. †o/s/r tyre badly perished. †Fuel filler neck badly corroded. †Rear brake imbalance.

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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C143 XPR is a 1985 Mazda B Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 C143 XPR, 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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C143 XPR is a 1985 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 November 1985.

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