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S487 AWV

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,100 mi
Last recorded107,100 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 AWV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 107,100 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 107,096 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 105,917 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near Leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 104,706 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipes corroded up by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 103,288 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 5 Jan 2022 101,275 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 99,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 99,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perrished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 98,231 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perrished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 96,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On chassis next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to NSF and OSF floorpans

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 191n/s 267o/s 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 96,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On chassis next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to NSF and OSF floorpans

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 191n/s 267o/s 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear chassis

nearside and offside front body mounting brackets heavily corroded

surface corrosion to centre brake pipes to LSV

surface perishing to both rear tyres and offside front tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,565 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

surface corrosion to centre brake pipes to LSV

Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and surface perishing (4.1.E.1)

heavy surface corrosion offside rear chassis

nearside front brake binding slightly

surface corrosion offside centre brake pipes to LSV

surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2014 87,421 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to front crossmember and offside front inner wheel arch

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2013 85,830 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front crossmember corroded (outside prescribed area)

rear of offside front inner wheel arch corroded (outside precribed area)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 83,919 miles

offside front crossmember panel corroded; outside prescribed area

Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,846 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,245 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 76,569 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,659 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 70,011 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 69,868 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 64,241 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,459 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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S487 AWV is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S487 AWV, 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 S487 AWV registered?

S487 AWV is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S487 AWV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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