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S959 JTR

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

199,696 mi
Last recorded199,696 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 JTR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2017 199,696 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance and taped up (1.1.A.3d)

Body has slight corrosion entire (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and taped up (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion entire (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 195,063 miles

Body has slight corrosion and taped up (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 195,063 miles

Body has slight corrosion and taped up (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 189,972 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 189,972 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 183,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 176,716 miles

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

corrosion in o/s and n/s inner front wheel arches

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 27 Feb 2013 176,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion in o/s and n/s inner front wheel arches

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 6 Feb 2012 166,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 166,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 159,052 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 158,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 146,972 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 146,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 130,241 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 130,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 107,334 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 96,144 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 96,139 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 87,833 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 87,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S959 JTR is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S959 JTR, 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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S959 JTR is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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