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R145 TKO

1998 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,674 mi
Last recorded165,674 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 TKO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 165,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 165,674 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 136,582 miles

Axle oil leaking from off side rear axle end

Fail 10 Nov 2006 136,579 miles

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

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

axle oil leaking from off side rear axle end

Pass 29 Dec 2005 130,475 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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R145 TKO is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R145 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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What year was R145 TKO registered?

R145 TKO is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R145 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R145 TKO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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