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R282 RPY

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,243 mi
Last recorded120,243 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 RPY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 120,243 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 116,511 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 112,567 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 112,559 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 108,110 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 102,594 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,264 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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R282 RPY is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R282 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 R282 RPY registered?

R282 RPY is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R282 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 RPY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R282 RPY have outstanding finance?

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