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T388 SDT

1998 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,686 mi
Last recorded83,686 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 SDT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,686 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,688 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 83,688 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,605 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 80,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,269 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,965 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 68,939 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 65,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,199 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,135 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 58,048 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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T388 SDT is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T388 SDT, 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

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What year was T388 SDT registered?

T388 SDT is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T388 SDT safe to buy?

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