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J452 BYB

1991 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

165,785 mi
Last recorded165,785 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda B Series108,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ452 BYB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 165,785 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING , CORROSION IN PARTS NOF CHASSIS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 165,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

FRONT TYRES WEARING , CORROSION IN PARTS NOF CHASSIS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 157,696 miles

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN , CORROSION IN BODY MOUNTINGS ON REAR BED , NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES WORN , REAR LEAF SPRING BUSHES WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 20 Nov 2012 157,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN , CORROSION IN BODY MOUNTINGS ON REAR BED , NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES WORN , REAR LEAF SPRING BUSHES WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 25 Nov 2011 147,569 miles

STONE CHIP IN SCREEN , SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS , CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING , CORROSION IN REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS , CORROSION IN FRONT CROSS MEMBER , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 17 Nov 2011 147,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

STONE CHIP IN SCREEN , SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS , CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING , CORROSION IN REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS , CORROSION IN FRONT CROSS MEMBER , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Nov 2010 136,669 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 136,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 125,410 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 125,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 114,408 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN , OIL LEAK

Fail 18 Nov 2008 114,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN , OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Nov 2007 105,633 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 105,633 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 94,372 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN , OIL LEAK . ALL ADVBISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 Nov 2005 79,982 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 79,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CLUTCH SLAVE LEAKING REAR BRAKES GRAB SLIGHTLY ALL ADVISES ASSESED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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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J452 BYB is a 1991 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J452 BYB, 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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J452 BYB is a 1991 Mazda B Series, first registered on 10 December 1991.

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