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S812 CNW

1998 Mazda B Series

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,432 mi
Last recorded171,432 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 CNW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 171,432 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 171,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 166,329 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 166,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 161,679 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 161,672 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 156,429 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 148,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 140,572 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 140,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 135,841 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 135,706 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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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S812 CNW is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S812 CNW, 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 S812 CNW registered?

S812 CNW is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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