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S892 AJO

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,404 mi
Last recorded58,404 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 AJO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,468 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 56,468 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,870 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 53,852 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,604 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 45,267 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 45,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S892 AJO is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S892 AJO, 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 S892 AJO registered?

S892 AJO is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S892 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S892 AJO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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