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S494 SNF

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,053 mi
Last recorded83,053 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 SNF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2008 83,053 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f head lamp damaged

o/s/n/s front and rear tyres cracks

Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 61,400 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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S494 SNF is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S494 SNF, 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 S494 SNF?

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What year was S494 SNF registered?

S494 SNF is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S494 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S494 SNF shows 3 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.

Does S494 SNF have outstanding finance?

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