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S118 BBF

1998 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,805 mi
Last recorded93,805 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 BBF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,805 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 93,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis marked yellow (6.6.6)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,075 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 80,074 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 79,126 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2013 77,109 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,608 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear n.s. chassis leg is thinning with surface corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2010 71,892 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n.s.rear handbrake support spring missing both hand brake cxable clips missing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 7,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,632 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 64,632 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 60,735 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 60,735 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,283 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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S118 BBF is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S118 BBF, 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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What year was S118 BBF registered?

S118 BBF is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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