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R724 NTO

1998 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,611 mi
Last recorded218,611 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 NTO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 218,611 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 207,410 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 207,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 198,207 miles

both side front to rear chassis rusty

front bumper rusty

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Fail 19 Apr 2008 198,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

both side front to rear chassis rusty

front bumper rusty

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 16 Apr 2007 180,207 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 164,923 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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R724 NTO is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R724 NTO, 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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What year was R724 NTO registered?

R724 NTO is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R724 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R724 NTO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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