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S83 COU

1998 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,303 mi
Last recorded120,303 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 COU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 120,303 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 113,436 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 113,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 100,230 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 85,291 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 70,916 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 70,916 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 133,239 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,791 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 42,791 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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S83 COU is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S83 COU, 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

How do I check the history of S83 COU?

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What year was S83 COU registered?

S83 COU is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S83 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S83 COU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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