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P357 GBW

1997 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,271 mi
Last recorded93,271 miles
Recorded on22 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Mazda B Series135,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 GBW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2006 93,271 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s sill damaged

n/s/rear WINGdamaged

o/s/r lens damaged

offside wing damaged

r/o/s shock absorber dustcover corroded

Fail 22 May 2006 93,271 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate damaged

n/s sill damaged

n/s/rear WINGdamaged

o/s/r lens damaged

offside wing damaged

r/o/s shock absorber dustcover corroded

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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P357 GBW is a 1997 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P357 GBW, 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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How do I check the history of P357 GBW?

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What year was P357 GBW registered?

P357 GBW is a 1997 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P357 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P357 GBW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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