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S902 AJO

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,523 mi
Last recorded228,523 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS902 AJO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 228,523 miles

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2016 208,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 196,729 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front anti roll bar bushes deteriated

front to back brake pipes corroeded

welding in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2014 189,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 187,898 miles

section of exhaust are rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2012 185,171 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 185,171 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 182,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror glass missing replaced with small convex type

power steering box leaking fluid

rear suspension spring replaced with with a five leaf instead of seven

Fail 13 May 2011 182,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror glass missing replaced with small convex type

power steering box leaking fluid

Pass 30 Mar 2010 179,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 169,391 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 156,204 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 156,146 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 144,937 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 137,786 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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S902 AJO is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S902 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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S902 AJO is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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