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R314 AJC

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,659 mi
Last recorded125,659 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 AJC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 125,659 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn on inner disc face

N/s/f & O/s/f brake pipes corroding

O/s/f wiper blade splitting

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 125,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn on inner disc face

N/s/f & O/s/f brake pipes corroding

O/s/f wiper blade splitting

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 122,512 miles

N/s/r & O/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2010 122,512 miles

N/s/r & O/s/r brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 118,943 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 118,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 113,653 miles

front reg plate damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2008 113,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front reg plate damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2007 108,982 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 108,982 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 103,995 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 103,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R314 AJC is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R314 AJC, 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 R314 AJC registered?

R314 AJC is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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