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R315 EKP

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,723 mi
Last recorded227,723 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 EKP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 227,723 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 216,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 216,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 207,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 207,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 192,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 177,774 miles

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

offside front inner wing (under bonnet) heavily corroded by steering box

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2011 177,773 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

offside front inner wing (under bonnet) heavily corroded by steering box

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2009 155,134 miles

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

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

both trac rod end ball joint dust covers poor condition

corrosion to rear chassises

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play nearside drag link ball joint

Fail 25 Nov 2009 155,131 miles

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

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

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both trac rod end ball joint dust covers poor condition

corrosion to rear chassises

slight play nearside drag link ball joint

Pass 20 Nov 2008 132,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 114,843 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 114,843 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 103,592 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 89,609 miles

Centre 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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R315 EKP 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 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 R315 EKP, 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 R315 EKP registered?

R315 EKP is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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