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M157 ELM

1995 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,367 mi
Last recorded61,367 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda B Series113,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 ELM
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,367 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 61,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 58,997 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 58,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 56,289 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 53,803 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 53,803 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,938 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,981 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 46,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 May 2007 44,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 41,525 miles

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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M157 ELM is a 1995 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 113,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M157 ELM, 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 31 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 M157 ELM registered?

M157 ELM is a 1995 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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