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M226 ABP

1995 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,376 mi
Last recorded140,376 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda B Series113,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 ABP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2013 140,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front inner wheel arch corroding!

Pass 21 Aug 2012 136,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear chassis legs corroding!

offside front wheel arch corroding!

rear exhaust corroding!

Pass 16 Aug 2011 132,516 miles

Chassis corroded front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 128,865 miles

Front bumper corroded

Hand brake travel noted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Rear number plate slight deterioration

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 124,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 119,443 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear brake application slightly uneven

slight hand brake travel at lever

Pass 19 Jul 2007 113,855 miles

Front pads low??

Pass 23 Jun 2006 108,168 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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M226 ABP is a 1995 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M226 ABP, 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 M226 ABP registered?

M226 ABP is a 1995 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 March 1995.

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