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S731 TGY

1998 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,777 mi
Last recorded125,777 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 TGY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 125,777 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 125,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 118,870 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 118,813 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 110,880 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 110,880 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 110,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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S731 TGY is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 S731 TGY, 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

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What year was S731 TGY registered?

S731 TGY is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S731 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S731 TGY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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