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J178 VJB

1992 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

60,999 mi
Last recorded60,999 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda B Series117,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 VJB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,999 miles

ball joint boots perished

front brake hoses perished

offside front body mount rusted through

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering system

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 60,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

all steering joint boots perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,999 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

slight play to n/s steering idler ball joint

Fail 17 Apr 2014 60,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

slight play to n/s steering idler ball joint

Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,999 miles

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

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

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

damage n/s/r lamp

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,999 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 60,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,999 miles

slight damage to n/s/f lamp

Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to n/s/f lamp

Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,999 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,999 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 60,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 60,999 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,999 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 60,999 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 60,999 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,999 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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J178 VJB is a 1992 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1992 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 117,327 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 J178 VJB, 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 34 years old, this Mazda B Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J178 VJB is a 1992 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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