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H163 MEY

1991 Mazda B Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,332 mi
Last recorded80,332 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda B Series108,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 MEY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 80,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides upper an lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced tub center mountings corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced tub side pannels (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 79,884 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both sides. inner track rod ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 79,884 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center and rear exhaust leak. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,601 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 77,905 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 76,106 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front pannel body mounting to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear tub mounting to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 76,066 miles

Central Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 75,038 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 75,038 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,992 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 73,992 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,050 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,017 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,097 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,957 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 59,190 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,190 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,203 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 56,203 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,522 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,532 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,924 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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H163 MEY is a 1991 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 108,052 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 H163 MEY, 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 35 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 H163 MEY registered?

H163 MEY is a 1991 Mazda B Series, first registered on 22 April 1991.

Is H163 MEY safe to buy?

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