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S780 RJN

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,686 mi
Last recorded100,686 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 RJN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2014 100,686 miles

buck rusting.

fuel filler neck rusting.

lower section of bulkhead rusting.

nearside headlamp chipped.

nearside rear hand and footbrake lag.

offside front inner wing rusting.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,996 miles

fuel filler neck rusting.

nearside headlamp chipped.

offside front inner wing corroded.

offside rear body mounting rusting.

offside rear footbrake lags.

rear reflectors damaged.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,512 miles

body mountings rusting.

nearside front shock absorber lower bush worn.

nearside hand and footbrakes lag.

nearside headlamp chipped.

slight play in both front top ball joints.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,822 miles

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes perished.

offside rear brake lags.

slight play in offside top ball joint.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,987 miles

brake pipes at rear rusting.

centre exhaust section rusting.

front anti-roll bar bushes perished.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,019 miles

both front floor pans rusted.

centre exhaust section rusted.

nearside headlamp chipped.

slight run out from rear brakes,nearside grabs.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,473 miles

exhaust flex corroded.

front number plate damaged.

handbrake cable retaining bracket corroded.

long travel on handbrake lever.

nearside headlamp chipped.

nearside outer c/v boot perished.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,305 miles

exhaust flex section corroded and starting to blow.

long handbrake travel.

nearsde front outer c/v boot perished.

offside rear handbrake cable support bracket corroded.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen chipped.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,252 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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S780 RJN is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S780 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S780 RJN registered?

S780 RJN is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S780 RJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S780 RJN shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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