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S194 UGV

1998 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,542 mi
Last recorded97,542 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 UGV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 97,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis repairs heavilly undersealed

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,009 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 92,001 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,644 miles

some light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 83,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,428 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 79,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,040 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 66,264 miles

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

O/S/F tyre Starting to cut out

Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,264 miles

O/S/F tyre Starting to cut out

Pass 29 Sep 2007 59,992 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,919 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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S194 UGV is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S194 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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What year was S194 UGV registered?

S194 UGV is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S194 UGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S194 UGV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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