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B344 CJN

1985 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,565 mi
Last recorded90,565 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1985 Mazda B Series121,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB344 CJN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,565 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 90,542 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 88,153 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 88,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 85,428 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 85,352 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ofside and nearside fromnt inner wing corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,354 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 79,441 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 76,151 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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B344 CJN is a 1985 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 121,432 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 B344 CJN, 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 41 years old, this Mazda B Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B344 CJN?

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What year was B344 CJN registered?

B344 CJN is a 1985 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B344 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B344 CJN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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