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S72 ADO

1998 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,415 mi
Last recorded142,415 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 ADO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 142,415 miles

Additional rear reflectors broken.

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake imbalance, 23%. Limit applied, 25%.

Play in steering mechanism.

Rear rubber brake flexi in poor condition.

Rear shock absorber protective shrouds corroded to excess.

Rear steel brakepipes corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 142,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Additional rear reflectors broken.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chip in windscreen.

Play in steering mechanism.

Rear rubber brake flexi in poor condition.

Rear shock absorber protective shrouds corroded to excess.

Rear steel brakepipes corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 139,211 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 139,211 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 134,636 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 134,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 131,732 miles

all failed brake pipes coated in a thick coating of grease unable to check the repair

Fail 25 Sep 2009 131,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 126,908 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 120,210 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 113,622 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 113,454 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 106,718 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 106,604 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S72 ADO 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 57.1%.

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 S72 ADO, 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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S72 ADO is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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