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R855 KDS

1997 Mazda B Series

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,451 mi
Last recorded88,451 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda B Series135,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 KDS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 88,451 miles

Central Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 87,424 miles

Drivers seat belt fraying

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 82,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 82,516 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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R855 KDS is a 1997 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 135,578 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 R855 KDS, 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 29 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R855 KDS registered?

R855 KDS is a 1997 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R855 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 KDS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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