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J209 FGW

1992 Mazda B Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,020 mi
Last recorded107,020 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda B Series117,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ209 FGW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 107,020 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 106,836 miles

Front panel corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 106,590 miles

front panel corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 106,590 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front panel corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 106,355 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 105,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,107 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 105,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative and rear (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 103,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

all swivel joints dust cover cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2018 103,377 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

all swivel joints dust cover cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2017 102,101 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 100,820 miles

n/s & o/s of front cross member shows corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,896 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,480 miles

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

hole in n/s front foot well

Pass 31 Oct 2013 92,920 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 91,290 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,382 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chassis shows corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,438 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 88,651 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 88,639 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 85,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 82,161 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 80,940 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 80,940 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J209 FGW is a 1992 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J209 FGW, 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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What year was J209 FGW registered?

J209 FGW is a 1992 Mazda B Series, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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