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C88 KCE

1985 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,849 mi
Last recorded127,849 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2005
Typical for 1985 Mazda B Series121,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC88 KCE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2005 127,849 miles

BODY TO CHASSIS POINTS CORRODED,FRONT AND REAR †FRONT N/SIDE FLOOR RUST HOLED. †REAR BODY MOUNTINGS RUSTED. †

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 127,849 miles

BODY TO CHASSIS POINTS CORRODED,FRONT AND REAR †FRONT N/SIDE FLOOR RUST HOLED. †REAR BODY MOUNTINGS RUSTED. †

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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C88 KCE is a 1985 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C88 KCE, 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 C88 KCE registered?

C88 KCE is a 1985 Mazda B Series, first registered on 4 December 1985.

Is C88 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C88 KCE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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