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S125 DGD

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

69,234 mi
Last recorded69,234 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 DGD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2010 69,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

front tyres soft

Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,675 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front valance badly corroded

general undercarriage surface corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2009 63,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front valance badly corroded

general undercarriage surface corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,273 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes from compensator slightly corroded

general undercarriage surface corrosion

slight cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2008 58,273 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes from compensator slightly corroded

general undercarriage surface corrosion

slight cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,331 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes from rear compensator slightly corroded

front registration plate slightly discoloured

front valance badly corroded

general undercarriage surface corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2007 53,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes from rear compensator slightly corroded

front registration plate slightly discoloured

front valance badly corroded

general undercarriage surface corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2006 48,955 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 48,955 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

parking brake lever travel

engine oil leaks

slight cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 2 Dec 2005 43,532 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 43,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

2-3 mm tread depth on nearside front tyre and inner and outer edges wearing.

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

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

general chassis surface corrosion.

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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S125 DGD is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S125 DGD, 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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S125 DGD is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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