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R489 DDW

1997 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,621 mi
Last recorded180,621 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda B Series135,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 DDW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 180,621 miles

N/S + O/S FRONT FLOORS CORRODED

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 180,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S + O/S FRONT FLOORS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 174,073 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 174,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 165,853 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 165,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 157,434 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 149,392 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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R489 DDW is a 1997 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R489 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 R489 DDW registered?

R489 DDW is a 1997 Mazda B Series, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R489 DDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 DDW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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