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E598 XJO

1988 Mazda B Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,438 mi
Last recorded77,438 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Mazda B Series112,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE598 XJO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 77,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 76,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member above body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 76,418 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 76,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor by body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,954 miles

rear spring/eye bushes worn

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,315 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear springs rear bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of cab by cab mounting and selt belt mounting slight corrossion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3 tests carried out all failed (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both high, both adjusted at test (4.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear springs rear bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering relay arm ball joint dust cover in poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of cab by cab mounting and selt belt mounting slight corrossion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,995 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 73,990 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,282 miles

body in poor condition underneath

Fail 18 Aug 2017 73,282 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative does not operate n/s lamps (1.4.B.1b)

body in poor condition underneath

Pass 23 Jul 2016 67,733 miles

p taylor only inspected failed items

Fail 22 Jul 2016 67,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,496 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 65,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust heat shield at centre insecure and rattling.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,020 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,469 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,317 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 64,156 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 63,810 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 63,517 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 63,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 63,012 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 62,492 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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E598 XJO is a 1988 Mazda B Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 112,254 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 E598 XJO, 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 38 years old, this Mazda B Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E598 XJO registered?

E598 XJO is a 1988 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 January 1988.

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