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S981 FWT

1999 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,842 mi
Last recorded78,842 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 FWT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 78,842 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front cross member corroded

n/s/r lens repaired

rear number plate slightly disfigured

water leak from radiator

Pass 26 Nov 2012 77,828 miles

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

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

exhaust centre flexi section corroding and seeping slightly

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Fail 26 Nov 2012 77,828 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

exhaust centre flexi section corroding and seeping slightly

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,553 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroding

n/s/r lens broken and repaired

o/s door mirror slightly insecure and n/s door mirror repaired

rear number plate starting to disfigure

under vehicle corroding and some parts corroded bot not relevant

Pass 2 Dec 2010 74,878 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs corroding

n/s wiper smearing slightly

n/s/r lens broken

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

rear number plate starting to disfigure

vehicle corroding and some parts of the vehicle corroded but not relevant

Fail 25 Nov 2010 74,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs corroding

n/s wiper smearing slightly

n/s/r lens broken

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear number plate starting to disfigure

vehicle corroding and some parts of the vehicle corroded but not relevant

Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,721 miles

both rear brakes grabbing slightly

exhaust centre hanger starting to deteriorate

general under vehicle corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2009 72,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear brakes grabbing slightly

exhaust centre hanger starting to deteriorate

general under vehicle corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,952 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 66,952 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 63,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 60,445 miles

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

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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S981 FWT is a 1999 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 98,079 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 S981 FWT, 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 27 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S981 FWT registered?

S981 FWT is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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