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N338 PBE

1995 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,089 mi
Last recorded94,089 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda B Series113,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 PBE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,089 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 94,036 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 91,068 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 91,068 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 91,062 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 88,924 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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N338 PBE is a 1995 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N338 PBE, 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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N338 PBE is a 1995 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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