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L142 EFX

1994 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,756 mi
Last recorded104,756 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda B Series118,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 EFX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,756 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 104,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 97,323 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs pitted

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,527 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

oil leak

r/n/s shock absorber cover corroded

r/n/s tyre edge worn

Fail 17 Jun 2011 90,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

oil leak

r/n/s shock absorber cover corroded

r/n/s tyre edge worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,905 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front to rear +front brake pipes corroded

front+rear number plates slightly defaced

r/n/s shock absorber cover corroded

r/n/s tyre edge worn/perished

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,444 miles

both number plates slightly defaced

front to rear +front brake pipes rusty

r/n/s shock absorber cover corroded

r/o/s shock absorber slight damage to body

Fail 31 Mar 2009 89,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both number plates slightly defaced

front to rear +front brake pipes rusty

r/n/s shock absorber cover corroded

r/o/s shock absorber slight damage to body

Pass 21 Feb 2008 88,914 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

front exhaust pipe corroded/ slight blow

r/n/s s/absorber cover corroded

r/o/s s/absorber slightly damaged body

Pass 14 Feb 2007 88,233 miles

front number plate defaced/slight damage †rear number plate slightly defaced †brake pipes rusty †w/screen slight damage †front bumper o/s corner taped upo †front bonnet taped up †

Fail 27 Jan 2006 87,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

front number plate damaged slightly †brake master cylinder level low †r/o/s shock absorber body slight damage +slight leak †rear springs bushes worn

Pass 27 Jan 2006 87,046 miles

front number plate damaged slightly †brake master cylinder level low †r/o/s shock absorber body slight damage +slight leak †rear springs bushes worn

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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L142 EFX is a 1994 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,022 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 L142 EFX, 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 32 years old, this Mazda B Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L142 EFX is a 1994 Mazda B Series, first registered on 9 June 1994.

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