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S156 ETV

1998 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,611 mi
Last recorded105,611 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 ETV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 105,611 miles

After market under covers fitted

Body covered in thick black tape not allowing full inspection

Chassis/frame covered in thick black under sill not allowing full inspection

Front has slight play detected at wheel either ball joint or wheel bearing

Rear exhaust rusted at joint between centre and rear box

Pass 1 Jun 2020 104,610 miles

After market under covers fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle covered in black under sill

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis,body and sill areas

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,552 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

after market under covers fitted

vehicle covered in black undersill

Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,119 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front crossmember corroded

offside rear tyre perished/aged

Pass 26 Jan 2017 101,600 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,504 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,938 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,084 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,631 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,868 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 90,523 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 89,077 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 87,741 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,300 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 85,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 79,764 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 79,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 72,005 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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S156 ETV is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S156 ETV, 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 S156 ETV registered?

S156 ETV is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S156 ETV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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