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P222 MGB

1997 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,387 mi
Last recorded122,387 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda B Series135,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 MGB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 122,387 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 118,778 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 114,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 16 Apr 2024 114,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2023 107,301 miles

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2023 107,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2023 107,288 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to decelerometer test due to R lamps missing (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022 106,015 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 102,713 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 100,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 97,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 97,105 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 97,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,700 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 93,696 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 91,254 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 88,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 85,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 83,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 83,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,737 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,157 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 73,143 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 106,153 miles

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 106,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P222 MGB is a 1997 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P222 MGB, 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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P222 MGB is a 1997 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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