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J888 ADD

1997 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests43 (38 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate88.4%

Mileage

179,866 mi
Last recorded179,866 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda B Series135,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 ADD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

38 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 179,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 61,162 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 178,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 58,340 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2024 174,777 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 174,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 55,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 173,760 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 55,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased and slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis showing signs of slight corrosion

exhaust mid box strap defective

Pass 16 Aug 2022 172,459 miles

Front shock absorber bushes perished

Nearside Front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Offside Rear tyre perished and tread wearing on the outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,318 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s across axle and to the front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

chassis has very slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2021 170,520 miles

Corrosion to both inner and outer sills.

Corrosion to both rear shock absorber mounting points.

Corrosion to both rear suspension, outer, mounting points.

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch badly corroded & holed.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 166,900 miles

Both front tyres wearing smooth on inner and outer edges.

N/S/R tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,682 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 161,125 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 48,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 156,305 miles

N/S/F wheel arch holed and corroded but not within 30 centre meters of a prescribed area.

Fail 15 May 2018 156,305 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F wheel arch holed and corroded but not within 30 centre meters of a prescribed area.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,202 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 152,837 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front bumper bracket insecure

Offside Rear Outer Sill has some corrosion.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 149,323 miles

Exhaust front heat-shield insecure.

Offside Front Bumper support bracket insecure

Offside Rear Brake disc in poor condition.

Slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill.

Fail 23 May 2016 149,323 miles

Exhaust front heat-shield insecure.

Offside Front Bumper support bracket insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in poor condition.

Slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 146,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust heat shield insecure.

O/s/f bumper support panel insecure

Rear wiper blade split.

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 146,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust down pipe heat shield insecure

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f bumper support bracket insecure

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, perished on outer sidewall and worn smooth on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 140,237 miles

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/F side light bulb dim.

O/S/F tyre tread worn to 2mm and wearing on inner edge.

Slight movement in N/S headlamp unit.

Slight movement in battery tray.

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 140,237 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F side light bulb dim.

O/S/F tyre tread worn to 2mm and wearing on inner edge.

Slight movement in N/S headlamp unit.

Slight movement in battery tray.

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,033 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 133,889 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,124 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 127,631 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,779 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 122,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,953 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 114,928 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,667 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 109,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,170 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 103,254 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 14,400 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 100,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J888 ADD is a 1997 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.4%.

Across all 1997 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 135,578 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 J888 ADD, 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 29 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J888 ADD is a 1997 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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