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R272 RPY

1998 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,328 mi
Last recorded181,328 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 RPY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 181,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 181,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 178,413 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2009 177,057 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 172,430 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 172,430 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 170,343 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 170,343 miles

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

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 153,234 miles

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

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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R272 RPY is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R272 RPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R272 RPY registered?

R272 RPY is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R272 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 RPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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