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J236 PPB

1991 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,519 mi
Last recorded61,519 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda B Series108,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ236 PPB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,519 miles

Oil leak ()

advancing corrosion to chassis and underbody

drivers seat in poor condition

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,636 miles

heavy upper body corrosion.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,851 miles

both sides front upper and lower ball joint dust covers perishing

o/s/f floor rusting

o/s/f inner wing rusting

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

track rod ball joint dust covers perishing

Fail 26 Jan 2015 59,815 miles

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

both sides front upper and lower ball joint dust covers perishing

o/s/f floor rusting

o/s/f inner wing rusting

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

track rod ball joint dust covers perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,992 miles

Rear4 suspension rubbers mounting cracked but not excessive

Steering balljoint coverd deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 21 Jan 2014 58,989 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear4 suspension rubbers mounting cracked but not excessive

Steering balljoint coverd deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

tested wet

Pass 1 Feb 2012 57,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tested wet under body rust

Fail 19 Jan 2012 57,255 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tested wet under body rust

Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,235 miles

All front anti roll bar linkage rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

All leaf springs have deteriorated shackle pin rubber bushes not resulting in excessive movement

All steering track rod balljoint covers split

Both rear leaf springs deteriorated but not seriuosly weakened

Slight blow on exhaust silencer and tail pipe

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2011 56,299 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All steering track rod balljoint covers split

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,136 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 55,136 miles

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

chassis heavily corroded

front and rear suspension bushes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded advise replace +pipe from limitor

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,732 miles

front number plate slightley faded

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,681 miles

heavy rust front panel /slight damage front reg plate

Pass 1 Feb 2007 47,238 miles

front number plete discoloured /slight rust rear axle brake pipe

Fail 23 Jan 2007 47,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate discoloured // rear axle brake pipe corroded //

Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,082 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 42,070 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J236 PPB is a 1991 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 J236 PPB, 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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J236 PPB is a 1991 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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