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S193 WEX

1998 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 WEX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 89,101 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

minor oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 83,960 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,755 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 74,268 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 74,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,059 miles

all four tyres perished and cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2011 67,058 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres perished and cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2010 62,432 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,750 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 57,916 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 55,575 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 55,575 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 49,804 miles

nearside front service grabbing slightly †no emission print out

Fail 21 Oct 2005 49,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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S193 WEX is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S193 WEX, 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 S193 WEX registered?

S193 WEX is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S193 WEX safe to buy?

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