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S249 CBF

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,878 mi
Last recorded140,878 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 CBF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 140,878 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 135,804 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 132,632 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 126,425 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 120,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 115,431 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 115,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S249 CBF is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S249 CBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S249 CBF registered?

S249 CBF is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S249 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S249 CBF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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