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E781 SJW

1987 Mazda B Series

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

115,324 mi
Last recorded115,324 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Mazda B Series115,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE781 SJW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2011 115,324 miles

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

Front Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 115,324 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 115,324 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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E781 SJW is a 1987 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 115,627 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 E781 SJW, 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 39 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 E781 SJW registered?

E781 SJW is a 1987 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 August 1987.

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