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S776 DWL

1998 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

228,292 mi
Last recorded228,292 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS776 DWL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 228,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 215,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer cv gaiters perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 207,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 207,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 203,100 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 199,309 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 199,309 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 195,492 miles

o/s seatbelt frayed..chip to w/screen [low]

Pass 5 May 2015 190,516 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 180,818 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 169,485 miles

n/s/r/light unit slightly cracked.o/s/head light slightly condensation

tow bar socket cap missing

wipers poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2013 169,295 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

n/s/r/light unit slightly cracked.o/s/head light slightly condensation

tow bar socket cap missing

wipers poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2012 160,356 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r/lenz slightly cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2011 147,918 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fog light tell tale very dim

Pass 23 Mar 2011 147,918 miles

fog light tell tale very dim

Pass 25 Mar 2010 131,137 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 120,733 miles

Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 120,733 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 108,188 miles

wear front disc

Pass 20 Dec 2006 96,997 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 91,685 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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S776 DWL is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S776 DWL, 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 S776 DWL registered?

S776 DWL is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S776 DWL safe to buy?

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