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R650 JHS

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,037 mi
Last recorded140,037 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 JHS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 140,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

corrossion to variuos body panels

l/h/f steering idler has slightl play

Fail 9 Oct 2012 140,037 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 138,092 miles

Bald patch on brake pedal rubber.

NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT AVALIABLE-GAS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON ANALISER.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 137,839 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bald patch on brake pedal rubber.

Damage to steering wheel cover.

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen damage outside zones A & B.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 135,651 miles

Brake pedal rubber split.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OSR lamp cluster lens damaged.

Passenger 'seatback' insecure.

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

Slight damage to OSF seatbelt webbing.

Wear in NSF outer anti-roll-bar bush and spacer.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 132,873 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 132,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 126,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2008 126,035 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 116,680 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 106,472 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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R650 JHS is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R650 JHS, 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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R650 JHS is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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