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C824 RPB

1985 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,719 mi
Last recorded60,719 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2006
Typical for 1985 Mazda B Series121,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC824 RPB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,719 miles

near side front brake disc inner face rustin g

near side front tyre perishing

rear springs deteriorating

several metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 18 Jan 2006 59,613 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 59,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear leaf springs deteriorated

several areas of body / chassis rusting

several metal brake pipes rusting

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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C824 RPB is a 1985 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C824 RPB, 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 C824 RPB?

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What year was C824 RPB registered?

C824 RPB is a 1985 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 November 1985.

Is C824 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C824 RPB shows 3 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.

Does C824 RPB have outstanding finance?

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