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M7 LRS

1985 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,524 mi
Last recorded127,524 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Mazda B Series121,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 LRS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2007 127,524 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2006 121,681 miles

both rear leaf spring shackle bushes are slightly split

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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M7 LRS is a 1985 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 121,432 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 M7 LRS, 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 41 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 M7 LRS registered?

M7 LRS is a 1985 Mazda B Series, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is M7 LRS safe to buy?

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