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R152 YUD

1997 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,148 mi
Last recorded151,148 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda B Series135,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 YUD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 151,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

small play in steering box

Pass 11 Jan 2011 148,072 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 140,327 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 140,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 133,093 miles

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

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

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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R152 YUD is a 1997 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 135,578 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 R152 YUD, 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 29 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R152 YUD registered?

R152 YUD is a 1997 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R152 YUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 YUD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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