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C221 KTW

1986 Mazda B Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,839 mi
Last recorded197,839 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1986 Mazda B Series117,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC221 KTW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 197,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

dust covers split on steering swivels/ball joints

hole in n/s/f inner wing

o/s/f and n/s/f floor holed

play in o/s/f steering swivel

rear brakes imbalanced

rear buck holed / rusty

suspension swivels noisy

windscreen damage

Fail 19 Sep 2006 197,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 and rear brake pipes rusty

hole in n/s/f inner wing

rea buck holed and rusty

rear brakes imbalanced

some body mountings rusty holed

both front floors rusty/holed

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 185,845 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 185,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body hole in chassis near brake compensator.

rear body floor rusty,front floor rusty.hole in n/s/f inner wing.

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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C221 KTW is a 1986 Mazda B Series in Blue 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 C221 KTW, 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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C221 KTW is a 1986 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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