1998 Mazda B Series 2.5L Diesel · S854 ADL
1998 Mazda B Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 107,276 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA B SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S854 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 107,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S854 ADL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda B Series (S854 ADL) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Steering (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi”.
S854 ADL Mileage History
- 08/11/2023106,337 mi
- 12/11/2024106,647 mi+310 mi
- 06/12/2024106,648 mi+1 mi
- 05/12/2025107,275 mi+627 mi
- 11/12/2025107,276 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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