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R774 SJR

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,637 mi
Last recorded105,637 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 SJR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 105,637 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 105,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,121 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,605 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 97,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,624 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 94,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 89,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 84,517 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 79,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 79,522 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,022 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2006 69,848 miles

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

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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R774 SJR is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R774 SJR, 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 R774 SJR registered?

R774 SJR is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R774 SJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R774 SJR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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