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J388 FHS

1991 Mazda B Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,747 mi
Last recorded116,747 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda B Series108,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 FHS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2008 116,747 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

body mounts beginning to corrode.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 115,194 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 114,114 miles

as before

Fail 18 Jul 2006 114,114 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Brake pedal slightly spongy. †Slight weep from steering box. †Superficial corrosion ; body-work.

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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J388 FHS is a 1991 Mazda B Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J388 FHS, 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 J388 FHS registered?

J388 FHS is a 1991 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J388 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J388 FHS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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