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J629 PLJ

1991 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,438 mi
Last recorded113,438 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda B Series108,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ629 PLJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 113,438 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 112,643 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 16 Nov 2006 108,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f tyre very perished,imbalance on rear service brakes.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 108,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f tyre very perished.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 106,262 miles

n/s/f tyre perished, o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,brake fluid level low, rear shockabsorbers rusty,front brake pads worn.

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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J629 PLJ is a 1991 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J629 PLJ, 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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J629 PLJ is a 1991 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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