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S159 AAF

1998 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,549 mi
Last recorded96,549 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 AAF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,549 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 90,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 85,133 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 78,769 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 70,612 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,436 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 65,207 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,102 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 30,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 29,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from middle (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 28,793 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,601 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,266 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 27,266 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,929 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 25,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,701 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,608 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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S159 AAF is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S159 AAF, 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 S159 AAF registered?

S159 AAF is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S159 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S159 AAF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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