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S129 VUG

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,939 mi
Last recorded105,939 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 VUG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,939 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 105,807 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 98,840 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 92,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 85,716 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 85,716 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,895 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 72,626 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 66,566 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 66,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 60,044 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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S129 VUG is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S129 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S129 VUG registered?

S129 VUG is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S129 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S129 VUG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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