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S532 VKK

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,895 mi
Last recorded156,895 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 VKK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 156,895 miles

advise new wiper blades

both front outer tie rod end dust boots split

both no. plate damaged and poor

corrosion forming on o/s/f floor to inner arch

front brake inbalance

front brake pads appear low, discs corroding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes grab slightly when cold advise strip and clean asap

rear wheel bearings noisey but not rough

Fail 9 Feb 2010 156,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake inbalance

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise new wiper blades

both front outer tie rod end dust boots split

both no. plate damaged and poor

corrosion forming on o/s/f floor to inner arch

front brake pads appear low, discs corroding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wheel bearings noisey but not rough

Pass 4 Feb 2009 151,010 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel slightly long.

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 30 Jan 2008 145,776 miles

2nd to rear box corroded and has temp. repair, advise new box

advise h/brake adjust

advise new wiper blades

bonnet hinges siezing

front shocks soft

front to rear b rake pipes into comp. valve corroding

n/s/f tie rod end boot split

o/s/f steering idler knucle joint worn

stonechip zone b

Fail 9 Feb 2007 137,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 137,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 131,909 miles

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

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

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

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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S532 VKK is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S532 VKK, 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 S532 VKK registered?

S532 VKK is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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