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S125 VUG

1998 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,048 mi
Last recorded92,048 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 VUG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 92,048 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,492 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 86,207 miles

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2007 79,898 miles

steering wheel covering seperating from wheel

Fail 1 Oct 2007 79,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

steering wheel covering seperating from wheel

Fail 25 Sep 2007 79,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on all chassis rails

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,048 miles

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

corrosion on chassis rails borderline in places .

Fail 25 Sep 2006 68,969 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat damaged

play in nearside front wheel bearing

uneaven wear to offsidefront tyre

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 VUG is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VUG, 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 S125 VUG registered?

S125 VUG is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S125 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S125 VUG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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