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S648 JLR

1998 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

157,925 mi
Last recorded157,925 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 JLR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 157,925 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 154,622 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 154,593 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured ***DANGEROUS*** leaf spring insecure and likely to become detached (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on chassis behind spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced truck bed mounting excessively corroded but not insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front body heavily corroded in inner wheel arch

Pass 12 Dec 2023 152,395 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 152,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 149,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 146,419 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 146,419 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 143,220 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 143,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 139,286 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 139,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 139,147 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 139,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 138,789 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 138,788 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 134,925 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 134,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 129,190 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 129,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 123,290 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 123,290 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 117,522 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 117,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 113,118 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 113,118 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 107,101 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 107,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 100,887 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 100,882 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,415 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 93,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,979 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 86,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 82,003 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 82,003 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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S648 JLR is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 S648 JLR, 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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S648 JLR is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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