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J237 VVX

1991 Mazda B Series

Grey Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,490 mi
Last recorded74,490 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda B Series108,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ237 VVX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 74,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting passenger floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter chassis rail n/s/r inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% low on n/s/r wheel (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

duck tape on n/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 14 Mar 2020 74,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

duck tape on both front wheel arch's

Pass 9 Mar 2019 71,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

duck tape on both front wheel arch's

Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,519 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear slightly tight to turn

battery loose and aux belt slack

body and chassis flacking all over

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 69,503 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis split (6.1.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear slightly tight to turn

battery loose and aux belt slack

body and chassis flacking all over

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tip corroded (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 66,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tip corroded (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,087 miles

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

n/s/f wheel tight to turn

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,354 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 60,354 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 55,417 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,121 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,838 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,145 miles

all under body weak

rear leaf springs and u bolts corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

all under body weak

rear leaf springs and u bolts corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,735 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,183 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,620 miles

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

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

chassis starting to get weak

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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J237 VVX is a 1991 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J237 VVX, 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 J237 VVX registered?

J237 VVX is a 1991 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J237 VVX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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