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M347 BBK

1995 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,846 mi
Last recorded164,846 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Mazda B Series113,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM347 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 164,846 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

exhaust slight leaks/poor condition,bodywork corroded,both front bottom ball joints boots wearing

long handbrake travel.slight play in steering+track rod ends,front+rear brakes slight uneven,front anti roll bar bushes wearing,nearside rear shackle bushes wearing,chassis members+suspension components corroded,drivers seat in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2015 164,846 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

exhaust slight leaks/poor condition,bodywork corroded,both front bottom ball joints boots wearing

long handbrake travel.slight play in steering+track rod ends,front+rear brakes slight uneven,front anti roll bar bushes wearing,nearside rear shackle bushes wearing,chassis members+suspension components corroded,drivers seat in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 158,143 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

drivers seat in poor condition,bodywork corroding,suspension components corroding,exhaust slight leaks,slight play in steering+joints

front+rear brakes slight uneven,long handbrake travel,slight play in top+bottom ball joints,inner wings corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2013 151,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust in poor condition

rear foot & hand brake imbalance

wear in front suspension upper inner wishbone bushes.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 144,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 144,764 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 134,921 miles

play in steering,osf indicator lens repaired with tape,wear in rear shackle bushes,s/hand o/s seat belt fitted slight fluffing,both front and nsr tyres worn close to limit

Fail 1 Dec 2010 134,852 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,rear number plate damaged,suspension components corroded,rear tyres wearing on edges,slight play in other suspension bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2009 127,313 miles

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

rear leaf spring bushes for slight play\clutch slave cylinder leaking\repair to osf indicator lens

Pass 5 Dec 2008 119,523 miles

as advisory 05/12/2008

Fail 5 Dec 2008 119,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight damage to near side front of vehicle

wear in steering joints

Pass 27 Dec 2007 112,546 miles

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 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)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2006 105,257 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 105,257 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear leaf spring bushes for wear

Pass 3 Nov 2005 96,381 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 96,381 miles

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

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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M347 BBK is a 1995 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M347 BBK, 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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M347 BBK is a 1995 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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