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R270 HDL

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,458 mi
Last recorded145,458 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 HDL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 145,458 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 141,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 141,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 137,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stone chip in centre windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2013 137,490 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stone chip in centre windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2012 131,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 124,844 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 124,820 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven

tailgate latch missing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 11,976 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 119,078 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 109,569 miles

corrosion appearing to chassis

Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 87,574 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 76,426 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 65,421 miles

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

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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R270 HDL is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R270 HDL, 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 R270 HDL registered?

R270 HDL is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R270 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 HDL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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