MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,516 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre perishing
Offside Front hole in top of right hand door pillar
Offside Rear rear body in poor condition
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
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)
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
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
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
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
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)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
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)
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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