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S625 RCR

1998 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

159,195 mi
Last recorded159,195 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 159,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 157,950 miles

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

advise rear metal brake pipes on load valve corroding.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 156,428 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 155,181 miles

Clutch pedal cover missing,brake pedal cover is starting to wear on outer lower edge-recommend both renewed as soon as possible.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 153,635 miles

All tyres sidewalls weak/cracking,both top ball joints gaiters spliting.All metal brake pipes starting to corrode.Rear silencer box small hole.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 152,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 152,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 148,970 miles

metal brake pipe front to rear corroded

n/s front upper ball joint has slight play

o/s front lower ball joint has slight lift

parking brake travel, but only just has a reserve

slight damage in windscreen a zone, but smaller than 10mm

Pass 26 Mar 2011 144,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 138,720 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 133,447 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 128,386 miles

handbrake travel, but still has a reserve

o/s and n/s rear leaf springs rear mounting bushes has slight movement

o/s front bottom ball joint has slight movement, but not excessive

slight blue smoke emitting from exhaust on acceleration, but not excessive

Pass 25 Jun 2007 122,014 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 115,535 miles

center exhaust starting to leak. Possible fracture in nearside rear road spring

long travel on hand brake

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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S625 RCR is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S625 RCR, 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 S625 RCR registered?

S625 RCR is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S625 RCR safe to buy?

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