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S538 UPV

1998 Mazda B Series

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,613 mi
Last recorded130,613 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 UPV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 130,613 miles

Exhaust rusty

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2024 129,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 127,256 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body rusty

under side rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2021 123,737 miles

body rusty

under side becoming rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2020 121,978 miles

all brake pipes rusty

under side becoming correrd

Pass 9 Nov 2018 121,233 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 120,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe holed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AT TIME OF TEST (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AT TIME OF TEST (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT TIME OF TEST (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT TIME OF TEST (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,237 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 114,045 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 112,323 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 107,833 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 107,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,956 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,346 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 92,494 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 92,458 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,362 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 87,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 86,954 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 May 2007 79,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 79,895 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 74,954 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S538 UPV is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S538 UPV, 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 S538 UPV registered?

S538 UPV is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S538 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 UPV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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