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S894 UAO

1998 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,289 mi
Last recorded123,289 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 UAO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 123,289 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 123,280 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 115,029 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 114,838 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 106,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 98,159 miles

several brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2006 98,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) 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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S894 UAO is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S894 UAO, 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 S894 UAO registered?

S894 UAO is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S894 UAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S894 UAO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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