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S522 LPX

1999 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,906 mi
Last recorded62,906 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 LPX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 62,906 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 62,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,906 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,906 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 150,181 miles

All exhaust is corroded

All steering ball joint covers are deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 147,924 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 147,924 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,084 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 68,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 141,007 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 140,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 133,932 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 133,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 128,000 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 128,000 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 108,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 108,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S522 LPX is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S522 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 S522 LPX registered?

S522 LPX is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S522 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 LPX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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