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E239 NLJ

1987 Mazda B Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,082 mi
Last recorded159,082 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1987 Mazda B Series115,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2006 159,082 miles

rear chassis sections corroded †w/screen damaged †front floor pans corroded †r/n/s tyre worn †rear spring bushes worn †

Fail 27 Nov 2006 158,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

body work panels corroded

f/o/s tyre edge worn †rear n/s tyre worn †front floor pans corroded †rear chassis sections corrodeds †rear springs bushes worn †

Pass 3 Nov 2005 149,557 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis sections slightly corroded

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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E239 NLJ is a 1987 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E239 NLJ, 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

How do I check the history of E239 NLJ?

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What year was E239 NLJ registered?

E239 NLJ is a 1987 Mazda B Series, first registered on 17 November 1987.

Is E239 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E239 NLJ 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.

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