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A2 GRL

1999 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

205,252 mi
Last recorded205,252 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GRL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 205,252 miles

all four tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2024 205,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front plus both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 13 Apr 2023 204,732 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 204,279 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Slight compression leak from injectors

Pass 27 Apr 2021 203,586 miles

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2020 202,781 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 202,779 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 202,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 201,485 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 201,485 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 200,215 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 200,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 198,985 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 198,113 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 194,771 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 194,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre on designed wear limit

Pass 14 Mar 2013 192,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 188,663 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 188,663 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 186,113 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 181,517 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 181,517 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 163,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear springeye bushes worn

Pass 29 Jan 2008 147,326 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 131,772 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 116,061 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 116,061 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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A2 GRL is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 A2 GRL, 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.

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What year was A2 GRL registered?

A2 GRL is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is A2 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 GRL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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