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R140 TKO

1998 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,271 mi
Last recorded134,271 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 TKO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 134,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet damage

Pass 6 Feb 2019 133,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 131,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 131,331 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 128,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 125,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 122,229 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 117,975 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 114,959 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 109,542 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 104,725 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 104,704 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear light lenes cracked

unable to see front brake pads

under vehicle rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2009 98,527 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

play in n/s/f susp inner bush,slight play in o/s

rear light lens crack

water in n/s head lamp and lens broken

Pass 18 Dec 2009 98,527 miles

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

play in n/s/f susp inner bush,slight play in o/s

rear light lens crack

water in n/s head lamp and lens broken

Pass 12 Dec 2008 91,835 miles

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

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

all rear light lenes cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2008

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

all rear light lenes cracked

o/s/f tyre bald on edge

Pass 8 Dec 2007 83,870 miles

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

Rear exhaust very corroded

Rear fog light lens cracked

Slight wear to rear leaf spring rear shackle bushes

Spare tyre 1.6 mm

Fail 8 Dec 2007 83,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear exhaust very corroded

Rear fog light lens cracked

Slight wear to rear leaf spring rear shackle bushes

Spare tyre 1.6 mm

Pass 8 Dec 2006 76,546 miles

offside front brake disc inner face worn slightly uneven

small cracks in the offside frint tyre side wall

Fail 21 Oct 2006 75,748 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R140 TKO is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 103,822 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 R140 TKO, 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 28 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R140 TKO is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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