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S745 KSP

1998 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,766 mi
Last recorded31,766 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS745 KSP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,766 miles

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 31,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,672 miles

cracks in wall of tyre o/side/front

Fail 29 Mar 2010 19,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracks in wall of tyre o/side/front

Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,304 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 17,303 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 12,530 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 12,530 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 9,385 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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S745 KSP is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S745 KSP, 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 S745 KSP registered?

S745 KSP is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S745 KSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S745 KSP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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