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D379 CBJ

1987 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,534 mi
Last recorded55,534 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Mazda B Series115,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD379 CBJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,632 miles

fuel pipe clip off--at filter

n/s/r stop lens cracked

o/s/r indecator lens cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 53,632 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipe clip off--at filter

n/s/r stop lens cracked

o/s/r indecator lens cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,068 miles

n/s and o/s floor by body mounting badly rusted

nearside wiper blade breaking up

Fail 18 Sep 2009 52,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s floor by body mounting badly rusted

nearside wiper blade breaking up

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,595 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 49,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,041 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 48,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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D379 CBJ is a 1987 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 115,627 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 D379 CBJ, 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 39 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 D379 CBJ registered?

D379 CBJ is a 1987 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is D379 CBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D379 CBJ 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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