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S684 EFC

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,198 mi
Last recorded162,198 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS684 EFC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 162,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 159,574 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 156,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 153,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 150,022 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 145,350 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 141,708 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 141,708 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 138,339 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 133,871 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 129,065 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 123,954 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 117,557 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 112,222 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 112,202 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,866 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 105,799 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 95,785 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,059 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,408 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,479 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 65,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,764 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,870 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 39,459 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 39,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S684 EFC is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S684 EFC, 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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S684 EFC is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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