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J743 JBJ

1991 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

234,101 mi
Last recorded234,101 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda B Series108,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ743 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 234,101 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 234,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 233,188 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 231,184 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fresh underseal

Fail 25 Feb 2019 231,184 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fresh underseal

Pass 27 Jul 2017 224,174 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 214,471 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 213,956 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 200,308 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 199,725 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 195,290 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 191,369 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 187,121 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 184,245 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 184,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 178,208 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 172,480 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 166,266 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 166,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 158,785 miles

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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J743 JBJ is a 1991 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J743 JBJ, 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 J743 JBJ registered?

J743 JBJ is a 1991 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 August 1991.

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