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H817 LJT

1991 Mazda B Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,007 mi
Last recorded184,007 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda B Series108,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH817 LJT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 184,007 miles

chassis thin in places

nearside door has sharp edges covered with tape

Fail 11 Oct 2010 184,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

chassis thin in places

nearside door has sharp edges covered with tape

Pass 8 Oct 2009 178,218 miles

All steering ball joints have split gaiters

Both rear light lens cracked

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

General corrosion in vehicle - maily rear body

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 178,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All steering ball joints have split gaiters

Both rear light lens cracked

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

General corrosion in vehicle - maily rear body

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 175,050 miles

brake fluid low

corrosion starting in rear of body

front top ball joint rubber covers split

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r side lamp damaged

nails in n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight front brake distortion

Pass 10 Oct 2007 169,208 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 169,133 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 160,835 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 153,271 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 153,271 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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H817 LJT is a 1991 Mazda B Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H817 LJT, 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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H817 LJT is a 1991 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 March 1991.

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