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C169 MEJ

1986 Mazda B Series

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,285 mi
Last recorded122,285 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Mazda B Series117,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC169 MEJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 122,285 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 122,285 miles

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

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 121,232 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 121,232 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C169 MEJ is a 1986 Mazda B Series in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 117,436 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 C169 MEJ, 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 40 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 C169 MEJ registered?

C169 MEJ is a 1986 Mazda B Series, first registered on 10 February 1986.

Is C169 MEJ safe to buy?

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