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S895 AJO

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

177,120 mi
Last recorded177,120 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 AJO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 177,120 miles

Exhaust system in rusty condition.

N\s door mirror missing.

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

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

Rear number plate cracked.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 177,112 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N\s\ door mirror missing.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 165,406 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 165,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o\s outer handbrake cable insecure.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 150,546 miles

front to rear & rear brake pipes getting rusty

steering wheel outer cover incomplet

Fail 20 Nov 2006 150,546 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front to rear & rear brake pipes getting rusty

steering wheel outer cover incomplet

Fail 30 Oct 2006 150,331 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear & rear brake pipes getting rusty

steering wheel outer cover incomplet

Pass 1 Nov 2005 137,314 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 137,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 137,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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S895 AJO is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S895 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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S895 AJO is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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