
Mazda B Series
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,499 cc
S35 CUBMOT history
S35 CUB is a red diesel Mazda B Series first used on 31 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 172,975 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 172,975 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,021 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S35 CUB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- B Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S35 CUB was last recorded at 172,975 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 172,341 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 634 miles
- Average per year
- 3,021 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,975 miles
- 2025 – 172,341 miles
- 2024 – 171,547 miles
- 2023 – 170,219 miles
- 2022 – 167,116 miles
- 2021 – 162,095 miles
- 2020 – 160,012 miles
- 2018 – 153,220 miles
- 2016 – 152,170 miles
- 2015 – 150,270 miles
- 2014 – 145,602 miles
- 2013 – 141,637 miles
- 2012 – 136,734 miles
- 2011 – 132,473 miles
- 2010 – 129,171 miles
- 2009 – 125,013 miles
- 2008 – 120,966 miles
- 2007 – 118,517 miles
- 2006 – 116,218 miles
- 2005 – 109,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,975 miles (+634)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 172,975 miles
- Test number
- 555236701626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,341 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 172,341 miles
- Test number
- 855805317235
- MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail172,341 miles (+794)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,341 miles
- Test number
- 733572513952
- Repaired at testDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,547 miles (+58)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 171,547 miles
- Test number
- 958339452004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail171,489 miles (+1,270)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,489 miles
- Test number
- 997362726825
- MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Strut rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass170,219 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 170,219 miles
- Test number
- 445151274331
- AdvisoryNearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail170,219 miles (+3,103)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,219 miles
- Test number
- 223639401501
- DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,116 miles (+5,021)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 167,116 miles
- Test number
- 431002253161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,095 miles (+2,083)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 162,095 miles
- Test number
- 166850158572
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass160,012 miles (+6,792)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 160,012 miles
- Test number
- 554883805497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,220 miles (+534)4 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 153,220 miles
- Test number
- 261883676164
- MinorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryAll chassis covered in underseal
- AdvisoryAll chassis have surface rust
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering idler
Fail152,686 miles (+516)1 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,686 miles
- Test number
- 490524171647
- DangerousSteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Steering box (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass152,170 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 152,170 miles
- Test number
- 109788156795
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryAll steering ball joints rubber covers perished
Fail152,170 miles (+1,900)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,170 miles
- Test number
- 701106089327
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryAll steering ball joints rubber covers perished
Pass150,270 miles (+4,668)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 150,270 miles
- Test number
- 276027095491
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass145,602 miles (+3,965)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 145,602 miles
- Test number
- 765726984185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,637 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 141,637 miles
- Test number
- 235864683102
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteDamp around brake servo but no visible leaks
Fail141,627 miles (+4,893)2 dangerous1 failure6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,627 miles
- Test number
- 206064083193
- DangerousRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteDamp around brake servo but no visible leaks
Pass136,734 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 136,734 miles
- Test number
- 835866882125
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail136,734 miles (+4,261)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,734 miles
- Test number
- 389290582187
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass132,473 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 132,473 miles
- Test number
- 198406891194
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail132,473 miles (+3,302)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,473 miles
- Test number
- 685796791194
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass129,171 miles (+4,158)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 129,171 miles
- Test number
- 192446690195
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight blue smoke from exhaust
Pass125,013 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 125,013 miles
- Test number
- 854171899132
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail125,013 miles (+4,047)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,013 miles
- Test number
- 701921699118
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass120,966 miles (+2,449)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 120,966 miles
- Test number
- 821747598153
- NoteUnable to penatrate various cossosion to chassie underside and boady under side slight play in stearing box
Pass118,517 miles (+2,299)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 118,517 miles
- Test number
- 622225737204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,218 miles (+6,972)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 116,218 miles
- Test number
- 102694236292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,246 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,246 miles
- Test number
- 353388845241
- Repaired at testBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Pass109,246 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 109,246 miles
- Test number
- 560418045229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,159 miles3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,159 miles
- Test number
- 430164335221
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside front wheel bearing slight play
Questions about S35 CUB
- Does S35 CUB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S35 CUB is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S35 CUB?
- The MOT on S35 CUB is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S35 CUB done?
- S35 CUB was recorded at 172,975 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,021 miles a year.
- Has S35 CUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S35 CUB has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on S35 CUB ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S35 CUB find?
- S35 CUB passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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