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S749 RJN

1998 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,597 mi
Last recorded96,597 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 RJN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 96,597 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 95,309 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced buck (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 94,832 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Rear buck corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 93,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear buck floor corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2022 93,466 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner upper wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and both rear at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch to floor and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear buck floor corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 90,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,818 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 17 Jul 2019 89,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength between leaf spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,778 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,734 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,857 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,306 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,917 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,545 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,755 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,627 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 43,320 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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S749 RJN is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S749 RJN, 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 S749 RJN registered?

S749 RJN is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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