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R480 JBA

1998 Mazda MPV

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,396 mi
Last recorded248,396 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MPV134,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 JBA
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 248,396 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2013 248,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2012 235,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2012 235,209 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2011 211,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 211,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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R480 JBA is a 1998 Mazda MPV in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 134,460 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R480 JBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R480 JBA registered?

R480 JBA is a 1998 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R480 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 JBA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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