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R864 GRO

1998 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,429 mi
Last recorded52,429 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 GRO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 52,429 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 51,936 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 47,836 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 47,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 42,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

propshaft centre bearing offset but no wear

Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,852 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 41,849 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 41,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement https://erwin.volkswagen.de (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 41,792 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 41,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 41,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened rubbers perrished but not split (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened rubbers perrished but not split (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 41,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened rubbers perrished but not split (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened rubbers perrished but not split (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 41,659 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 41,627 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 41,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,596 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 41,596 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,035 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,351 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,248 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 39,248 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,961 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,964 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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R864 GRO is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R864 GRO, 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 R864 GRO registered?

R864 GRO is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R864 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R864 GRO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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