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J297 GMH

1991 Mazda B Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,448 mi
Last recorded65,448 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Mazda B Series108,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 GMH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 65,448 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 65,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 65,022 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,806 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,778 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,609 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 64,609 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 64,485 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 64,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 63,835 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,894 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,978 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,249 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,195 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 60,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J297 GMH is a 1991 Mazda B Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J297 GMH, 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 J297 GMH registered?

J297 GMH is a 1991 Mazda B Series, first registered on 21 August 1991.

Is J297 GMH safe to buy?

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