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P960 BJU

1996 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,683 mi
Last recorded95,683 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda B Series109,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 BJU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,723 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 78,369 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 78,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,686 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,491 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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P960 BJU is a 1996 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,206 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 P960 BJU, 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 30 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P960 BJU registered?

P960 BJU is a 1996 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P960 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P960 BJU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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