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C874 PJC

1985 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,872 mi
Last recorded72,872 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Mazda B Series121,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC874 PJC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 72,872 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 72,240 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 72,240 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 70,818 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 70,818 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 69,424 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 69,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 68,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,100 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,187 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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C874 PJC is a 1985 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C874 PJC, 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 C874 PJC registered?

C874 PJC is a 1985 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C874 PJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C874 PJC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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