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N471 YAB

1995 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,818 mi
Last recorded136,818 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda B Series113,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 YAB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 136,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all starting (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 136,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all starting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 137,120 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2016 134,751 miles

Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 134,745 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 131,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 131,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 128,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 124,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 121,873 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 120,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 120,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 117,861 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 117,858 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 116,159 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,349 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 114,338 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 112,559 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2006 110,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N471 YAB is a 1995 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N471 YAB, 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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N471 YAB is a 1995 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 September 1995.

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