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R361 YPO

1998 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,764 mi
Last recorded107,764 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 YPO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 107,764 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 107,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 14 Oct 2008 96,700 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 96,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 93,791 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both headlamp bulb connectors very poor condition

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 93,791 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both headlamp bulb connectors very poor condition

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 91,312 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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R361 YPO is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R361 YPO, 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 R361 YPO registered?

R361 YPO is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R361 YPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 YPO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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