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S817 KRO

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

175,706 mi
Last recorded175,706 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 KRO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 175,706 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2023 175,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 168,094 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 168,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 159,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 159,698 miles

Front Body component insecure crossmember corroded by body mounts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component insecure floor corroded by body mounts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component insecure inner arch corroded by body mounts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component insecure inner wing corroded by body mounts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component insecure floor corroded by body mounts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure inner arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure inner arch corroded by body mounts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 154,990 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 153,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

nearside inner wing has corrosion not a prescribed area

Fail 9 Jan 2019 153,480 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside inner wing has corrosion not a prescribed area

Pass 23 Dec 2017 142,881 miles

Body has slight corrosion heavy surface corrosion to chassis and spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion to inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak at front diff housing ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

body has several patches of corrosion in front panel, front wheelarches and rear body

heavy surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 130,270 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.A.1)

front panel corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 128,705 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 125,792 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 125,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 122,360 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 122,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 117,630 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 117,629 miles

Nearside 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 Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 113,610 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 108,780 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 108,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 103,813 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 99,569 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 96,613 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 88,509 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 88,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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S817 KRO is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S817 KRO, 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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S817 KRO is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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