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R865 YBK

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,735 mi
Last recorded135,735 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 YBK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 135,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor corroded

corrosion present in vehicle body and structure

propshaft centre bushing deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2018 130,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front body corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear body corroded

propshaft centre bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2017 118,606 miles

areas of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Jan 2016 117,796 miles

steering arm ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2015 117,734 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/80/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded clipped to chassis before rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking clipped to chassis before rear axle (3.6.A.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Pass 24 Nov 2014 111,239 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 104,795 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 98,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 92,482 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 92,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 82,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 79,089 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,089 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,547 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 74,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,298 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 66,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,524 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 61,524 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R865 YBK is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R865 YBK, 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 R865 YBK registered?

R865 YBK is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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