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J255 JEJ

1991 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,104 mi
Last recorded148,104 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda B Series108,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 JEJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 148,104 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 148,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2007 146,668 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on both edges.

exhaust support braket broken

noise found when rotating n/s front wheel.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in n/s outer track rod end.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 144,066 miles

front pads may be getting low

o/s and n/s handbrake cables to spring attatchment points broken

plastic covers over sills and wheel arches

rattle from centre exhaust mounting

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

varios areas of corrosion underside

Pass 27 Oct 2005 141,631 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 141,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R shock absorber damp

battery insecure

both rear handbrake cable mountings broken

front exhaust mounting broken

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear shackle bushes slightly worn

slight wear in O/S/F lower ball joint

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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J255 JEJ is a 1991 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J255 JEJ, 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 J255 JEJ registered?

J255 JEJ is a 1991 Mazda B Series, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J255 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J255 JEJ shows 6 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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