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S521 LPX

1999 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,207 mi
Last recorded124,207 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 LPX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 124,207 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 121,208 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 121,208 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 114,776 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 114,776 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2020 105,363 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 105,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,025 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,792 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,157 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 75,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,255 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust strap corroded

middle to rear exhaust flange corroded

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear tyres perished --nsr has nail

Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,526 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear shock absorber weak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear shock absorber weak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 54,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear shock absorber weak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,187 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,134 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,803 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,055 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,662 miles

front no plate damaged

rear spring bushes weak

slight unbalance to front brakes (pulls left)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,265 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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S521 LPX is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 98,079 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 S521 LPX, 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 27 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S521 LPX registered?

S521 LPX is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S521 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S521 LPX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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