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C378 EBH

1985 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,725 mi
Last recorded59,725 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Mazda B Series121,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC378 EBH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,425 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 59,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch slave cylinder leaking slightly

Pass 23 May 2013 58,951 miles

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

nearside front wing slightly corroded at the bottom

offside outer sill has been covered

slight exhaust leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,106 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 65,001 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 65,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C378 EBH is a 1985 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C378 EBH, 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.

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What year was C378 EBH registered?

C378 EBH is a 1985 Mazda B Series, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is C378 EBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C378 EBH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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