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M547 KDU

1995 Mazda B Series

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mazda B Series113,454 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM547 KDU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine has leak of oil

Pass 29 Aug 2019 8 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2018 3 miles

exhaust corroded

front suspension bushes worn

front/rear shock absorber bushes worn

oil leaks

rear air bags deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2018 3 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front suspension bushes worn

front/rear shock absorber bushes worn

oil leaks

rear air bags deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2017 3 miles

rear suspension air bags cracked

right front brake pipe corroded

exhaust corroded

fog lamp position

front left brake sticking

front tyre treads worn on inside edge

front upper wishbone bushes worn

handbrake travel

left rear foot/handbrake effort

left rear hub leaking

oil leaks

rear shock bushes worn

Pass 16 Apr 2016 213 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracked

exhaust corroded

fog lamp position

front upper wishbones top bushes worn

handbrake travel

left rear foot/handbrake effort

left rear hub leaking

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

right front brake pipe corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2015 3 miles

front tyres worn on edge

front wishbone bushes worn

handbrake travel

non standard engine/exhaust/suspension/axle fitted

oil l;eaks

Fail 13 Feb 2015 3 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on edge

front wishbone bushes worn

fuel hose cracked

handbrake travel

non standard engine/exhaust/suspension/axle fitted

oil l;eaks

oil leak fron left rear hub

Fail 4 Oct 2014

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front/rear brake discs corroded

handbrake travel

left rtear hub leaking

left/right front tyres worn on edge

right front upper suspension bushesw worn

windscreen damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2012 126,336 miles

fog lamp position

front brake pads worn

front tyre treads worn on inside edge

handbrake travel

left rear hub seal slight leak

left upper ball joint slight lift

munber plate lights tinted blue

rear lights tinted

right and left front upper wishbone bushes worn

side repeaters

steering joints slight play

windscreen damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2012 126,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

fog lamp position

front brake pads worn

front tyre treads worn on inside edge

handbrake travel

left rear hub seal slight leak

left upper ball joint slight lift

munber plate lights tinted blue

rear lights tinted

right and left front upper wishbone bushes worn

side repeaters

steering joints slight play

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2011 126,336 miles

handvrake travel

left rear hub damp

numberplate light colour

right front upper inner wishbone bushes worn

side repeaters

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 May 2010 126,336 miles

front wishbone bushes play

handbrake travel

left rear hub leak

number plate light colour

side repeaters

windscreen damaged

Fail 25 May 2009 126,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake balance

handbrake travel

number plate lights blue

repeater lights in door pillars

right upper/lower wishbone bushes worn

Pass 25 May 2009 126,336 miles

brake balance

handbrake travel

number plate lights blue

repeater lights in door pillars

right upper/lower wishbone bushes worn

Pass 20 May 2008 126,336 miles

handbrake travel

outer door handles not fitted

rera number plate light colour

side repeaters fitted to door pillars

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 May 2007 126,336 miles

air suspension fitted

numberplate light colour

rear fuel pipe cracked

side repeater position

windscreen damaged

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
Full Mazda B Series reliability report

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M547 KDU is a 1995 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M547 KDU, 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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M547 KDU is a 1995 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 February 1995.

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