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C541 SDL

1985 Mazda B Series

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

122,516 mi
Last recorded122,516 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1985 Mazda B Series121,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC541 SDL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 122,516 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres tread in good condition but walls of tyres cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body in general in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2017 122,457 miles

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre perishing

Offside Front hole in top of right hand door pillar

Offside Rear rear body in poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2017 122,457 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases small hole in exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion body has hole in n/s rear of cab (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in right hand rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre perishing

Offside Front hole in top of right hand door pillar

Offside Rear rear body in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2016 122,320 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 122,320 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Rear body excessively corroded. (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 122,204 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

centre o/s n/s rearbrake pipes rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2015 122,204 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

centre o/s n/s rearbrake pipes rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2014 122,062 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 122,062 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 121,862 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 121,862 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 121,727 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 121,727 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 121,542 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 121,542 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 121,502 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 121,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 121,356 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 121,003 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 121,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 119,629 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 115,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 2 Nov 2005 115,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

all front suspension and steering ball joints dust covers split

both front brake flexible hoses unions damp but possibly from spray

both rear brakes back plates damp possibly from leaking wheel cylinders but vehicle underside wet from rain

corrosion to bulk head and battery tray

corrosion to vehicle underside

nearside rear drive shaft joint slightly noisy

no middle seat belt fitted

plastic tray fitted in rear of vehicle

slight play in nearside front inner and outer track rod ends

slight play in nearside front suspension/steering components

slight scoring to windscreen

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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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C541 SDL is a 1985 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 C541 SDL, 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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C541 SDL is a 1985 Mazda B Series, first registered on 8 November 1985.

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