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J218 OCC

1991 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,895 mi
Last recorded176,895 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda B Series108,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 OCC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 176,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 174,405 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 174,398 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2008 170,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Underbody Showing Signs Of Corrison

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 164,153 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of wear

o/s and n/s front to rear chassis showing signs of corrsion

underbody showing signs of corrsion

Pass 27 Jul 2006 158,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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J218 OCC is a 1991 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 108,052 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J218 OCC, 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 35 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 J218 OCC registered?

J218 OCC is a 1991 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J218 OCC safe to buy?

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