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S830 OUG

1998 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

109,265 mi
Last recorded109,265 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 OUG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 109,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear repaired (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

chassis heavily under sealed

oil leak from sump

rear body has edges taped no sharp edges

Fail 11 Jun 2016 109,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear repaired (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

chassis heavily under sealed

oil leak from sump

rear body has edges taped no sharp edges

Fail 13 Apr 2016 108,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Various places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Various places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside & offside (6.1.B.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel all Shocks warn (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,777 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 104,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,757 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 100,757 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,610 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 95,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

chassis badly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,230 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 89,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,460 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 83,460 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,307 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 78,039 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,314 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 72,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,224 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 66,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,743 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 59,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 52,917 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 52,903 miles

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

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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S830 OUG is a 1998 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 S830 OUG, 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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S830 OUG is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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