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TYR 93S

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,871 mi
Last recorded96,871 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYR 93S
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,871 miles

slight play rear gearbox mount

under side corroding

vehicle structure corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2025 96,871 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play rear gearbox mount

under side corroding

vehicle structure corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2025 96,841 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n s r o s r (5.2.3 (e))

slight play rear gearbox mount

underside corroding

vehicle structure corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2024 94,023 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 87,437 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,834 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 76,794 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area fractured inner arch holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,379 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,459 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,011 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,635 miles

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

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

all steering and suspension ball joint dust covers showing signs of deterioration

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,659 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,725 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,631 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 65,631 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 63,823 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,731 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 61,331 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 59,560 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 56,163 miles

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

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

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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TYR 93S is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 TYR 93S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TYR 93S registered?

TYR 93S is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is TYR 93S safe to buy?

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