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S474 LFR

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,425 mi
Last recorded83,425 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 LFR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,425 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 68,397 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F Headlamp does not perform as well as N/S/F

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 68,330 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F Headlamp does not perform as well as N/S/F

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,309 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,340 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 50,728 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 47,392 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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S474 LFR 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 S474 LFR, 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

How do I check the history of S474 LFR?

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What year was S474 LFR registered?

S474 LFR is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S474 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 LFR 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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