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R673 DUH

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,641 mi
Last recorded197,641 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 DUH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2012 197,641 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

radiator insecure

Pass 18 May 2011 82,690 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 182,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 177,117 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 177,105 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion everywhere

Pass 14 Mar 2008 174,364 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 159,720 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 159,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front slam panel rusted

Pass 21 Jun 2005 124,481 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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R673 DUH is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R673 DUH, 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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R673 DUH is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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