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R373 OPC

1998 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,759 mi
Last recorded70,759 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 OPC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,759 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 70,759 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,586 miles

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion front inner wings

general chassis / suspension corrosion

handbrake travel long

non standard wheels fitted

rear leaf springs ver poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2009 58,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion front inner wings

general chassis / suspension corrosion

handbrake travel long

non standard wheels fitted

rear leaf springs ver poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2008 55,773 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

non standard wheels fitted

rear leaf springs very worn

underside chassis and suspension corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2008 55,773 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

non standard wheels fitted

rear leaf springs very worn

underside chassis and suspension corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2007 52,668 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp aims on upper limit just

non standard wheels fitted

offside front door sill damaged

offside handbrake cable in very poor condition, outer casing by back plate broken

offside headlamp protector cracked

rear metal brake pipes from rear flexible brake hose corroding

rear number plate and lamps very dirty

Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,613 miles

as per vt 32 133810616245

Fail 29 Jul 2006 48,613 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

inside of windscreen very dirty

offside front seat belt poor condition

offside handbrake into back plate very poor condition

rear leaf springs worn and delecting

rear number plate very poor condition

tyres protrude body line

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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R373 OPC is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R373 OPC, 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 R373 OPC registered?

R373 OPC is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R373 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R373 OPC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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