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R675 FCA

1998 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,943 mi
Last recorded218,943 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 FCA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 218,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 202,802 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 202,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 177,636 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 177,585 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 162,435 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 144,186 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 143,718 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

both brake pipes to the load compensator valve corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2005 124,574 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 124,201 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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R675 FCA 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 R675 FCA, 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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R675 FCA is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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