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R98 HBA

1998 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,872 mi
Last recorded107,872 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MPV134,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 HBA
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 107,872 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 106,314 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,210 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Oct 2021 99,769 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 98,474 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,427 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 93,771 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,637 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 90,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 86,946 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,724 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 78,983 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,578 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,218 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,098 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 69,084 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,040 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,650 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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R98 HBA is a 1998 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 134,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R98 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R98 HBA registered?

R98 HBA is a 1998 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R98 HBA safe to buy?

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