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R62 DHO

1998 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,124 mi
Last recorded169,124 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 DHO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 169,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 162,542 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 162,542 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 162,526 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn between 2-3mm

Fail 4 May 2010 161,556 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 152,401 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 142,573 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 131,045 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 130,973 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 118,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R62 DHO is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R62 DHO, 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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R62 DHO is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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