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J385 OAY

1992 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,788 mi
Last recorded146,788 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Mazda B Series117,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ385 OAY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 146,788 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 146,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2006 142,792 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 142,783 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J385 OAY is a 1992 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J385 OAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J385 OAY registered?

J385 OAY is a 1992 Mazda B Series, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J385 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J385 OAY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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