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S872 JHN

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

144,509 mi
Last recorded144,509 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 JHN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 144,509 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 144,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 131,949 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 131,941 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 122,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 122,729 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 121,428 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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S872 JHN is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S872 JHN, 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 S872 JHN registered?

S872 JHN is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S872 JHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S872 JHN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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