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S479 SRL

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,393 mi
Last recorded74,393 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 SRL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,393 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 26 Jul 2022 79,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,367 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,269 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,237 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,234 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,185 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 79,185 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,097 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,896 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 78,896 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,539 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 78,539 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,849 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 77,849 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,963 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 76,963 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,317 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 75,317 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,334 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,893 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,938 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,922 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 57,583 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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S479 SRL is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S479 SRL, 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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S479 SRL is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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