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L967 VSM

1994 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,938 mi
Last recorded112,938 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Mazda B Series118,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL967 VSM
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 112,938 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,744 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,986 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,895 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,153 miles

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

slight corrosion on chassis but not holed

underside covered in a protective wax

Fail 19 Feb 2016 99,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

slight corrosion on chassis but not holed

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,775 miles

front wheel arches corroded

nearside rear leaf spring top hanger bush worn

shrouds round body mountings corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 97,775 miles

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

front wheel arches corroded

nearside rear leaf spring top hanger bush worn

shrouds round body mountings corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 96,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front wheel arches corroded

metal shrouds on body mounts corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 96,200 miles

front wheel arches corroded

metal shrouds on body mounts corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,592 miles

Handbrake brackets corroded.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 94,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,700 miles

nearside and offside handbrake brackets corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,916 miles

handbrake cables brackets on rear springs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 90,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

handbrake cables brackets on rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,795 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 88,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 86,892 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Fail 15 Jan 2009 86,892 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 15 Jan 2008 85,404 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 18 Jan 2007 83,850 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 81,165 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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L967 VSM is a 1994 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 L967 VSM, 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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L967 VSM is a 1994 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 February 1994.

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