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C398 TJU

1985 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,055 mi
Last recorded116,055 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2005
Typical for 1985 Mazda B Series121,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC398 TJU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2005 116,055 miles

Chips on screen

Corosion to both front innerwings

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Heavy corosion throughout underbody

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering box damp

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wear to both front inner anti-roll bar bushes

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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C398 TJU is a 1985 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C398 TJU, 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

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What year was C398 TJU registered?

C398 TJU is a 1985 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 November 1985.

Is C398 TJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C398 TJU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C398 TJU have outstanding finance?

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