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S179 UGV

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,568 mi
Last recorded166,568 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 UGV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 166,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis, under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis, under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 160,926 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 154,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 147,557 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 140,519 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 133,002 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 125,717 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Fail 7 Jul 2010 125,702 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 121,426 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 113,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brakes binding. all rear brake pipes starting to corrode. chip in windscreen

Pass 27 May 2008 113,652 miles

both front brakes binding. all rear brake pipes starting to corrode. chip in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2007 106,473 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 98,898 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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S179 UGV is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S179 UGV, 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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S179 UGV is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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