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S168 UWA

1999 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,437 mi
Last recorded150,437 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 UWA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 150,437 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 148,665 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 140,676 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 140,675 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 132,599 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 132,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 126,016 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 126,976 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 112,110 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 112,110 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 93,347 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 93,115 miles

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

Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 83,085 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 72,233 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 63,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 63,151 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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S168 UWA is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 98,079 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 S168 UWA, 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 27 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S168 UWA registered?

S168 UWA is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S168 UWA safe to buy?

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