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S240 BFC

1998 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,392 mi
Last recorded93,392 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 BFC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 93,392 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all body mounts slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear chassis quite heavily corroded

sills slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

vehicle underside slightly muddy

Pass 15 May 2014 97,927 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 92,019 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 92,019 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 90,673 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 90,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 87,892 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 87,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 84,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 80,029 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 74,214 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 68,359 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 68,281 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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S240 BFC is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S240 BFC, 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 S240 BFC registered?

S240 BFC is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S240 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 BFC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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