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J896 RBW

1992 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,075 mi
Last recorded140,075 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda B Series117,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 RBW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 140,075 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 139,209 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 139,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 138,884 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 138,129 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 133,808 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 127,752 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 127,630 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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J896 RBW is a 1992 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J896 RBW, 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 J896 RBW registered?

J896 RBW is a 1992 Mazda B Series, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is J896 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J896 RBW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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