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C418 PMY

1985 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,228 mi
Last recorded22,228 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mazda B Series121,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC418 PMY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 22,228 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 22,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 21,775 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 21,379 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,068 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,979 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,141 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,051 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 20,051 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,942 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,689 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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C418 PMY is a 1985 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 C418 PMY, 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 C418 PMY registered?

C418 PMY is a 1985 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C418 PMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C418 PMY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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