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R828 NRC

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,227 mi
Last recorded114,227 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 NRC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 114,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 113,519 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on with side lights (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit of 1.6mm inner and outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 100,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 100,682 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,114 miles

Inner wings in engine compartment starting to corrode

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front (floor starting to corrode) Vehicle has slight corrosion

Offside front (floor starting to corrode) Vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2014 94,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

inner wings in engine compartment starting too corrored

Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,727 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 88,727 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,046 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 84,681 miles

N/s spot light has a blue sidelight

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,626 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 76,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,842 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,958 miles

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

corrosion on chassis rails .

corrosion on floors near body mountings.

offside front brake binding on slightly .

Pass 6 Jun 2007 55,370 miles

Front brake pads low

Uneven wear to offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,538 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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R828 NRC is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R828 NRC, 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 R828 NRC registered?

R828 NRC is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R828 NRC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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