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S397 CVA

1999 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,081 mi
Last recorded120,081 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 CVA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 120,081 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 120,053 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 112,052 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 103,088 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,909 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 92,909 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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S397 CVA is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 98,079 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 S397 CVA, 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 27 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S397 CVA registered?

S397 CVA is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S397 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S397 CVA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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