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S485 SAT

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,331 mi
Last recorded96,331 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 SAT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 96,331 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 May 2009 96,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 May 2008 84,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 84,907 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 72,038 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 69,282 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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S485 SAT is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S485 SAT, 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 S485 SAT registered?

S485 SAT is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S485 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S485 SAT 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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