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R484 DDW

1997 Mazda B Series

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,432 mi
Last recorded174,432 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda B Series135,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 DDW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2012 174,432 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

the underside of the vehicle has been recently painted making corrosion assesment of the vehicle strcture, steering,suspension & braking components very difficult

Pass 31 Aug 2012 174,432 miles

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

the underside of the vehicle has been recently painted making corrosion assesment of the vehicle strcture, steering,suspension & braking components very difficult

Pass 8 Aug 2011 168,611 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front brake disc,s pitted

rear chassis corroded

whell arches corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 161,782 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 154,103 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 154,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 147,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 147,134 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 136,862 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 127,319 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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R484 DDW is a 1997 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R484 DDW, 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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What year was R484 DDW registered?

R484 DDW is a 1997 Mazda B Series, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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