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H15 ERB

1999 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

193,002 mi
Last recorded193,002 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 ERB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 193,002 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2018 186,273 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 186,272 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription missing both (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 178,644 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 178,641 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 168,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel-arches rusted

under-vehicle and chassis rusted

Fail 23 Jun 2016 168,960 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel-arches rusted

under-vehicle and chassis rusted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 158,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 152,042 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 152,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 143,333 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 143,327 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 136,183 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 136,183 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 136,145 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front anti-roll bar link rods bushes begining to split

Front brakes imballance close to limit

Offside front C.V. gaiter perrishing

Slight fluffing / fraying- offside front seat belt

Some brake pipes previously greased; presume corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2010 126,865 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 126,855 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 116,927 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 116,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

wheels and tyres not standard size pertrude outside wheel arches

Pass 29 Jan 2008 104,881 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 104,881 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 92,923 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 82,937 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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H15 ERB is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 H15 ERB, 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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H15 ERB is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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