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R572 WUD

1997 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

259,993 mi
Last recorded259,993 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda B Series135,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 WUD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 259,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 249,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 236,585 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 221,950 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 221,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 205,171 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 187,256 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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R572 WUD is a 1997 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R572 WUD, 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 R572 WUD registered?

R572 WUD is a 1997 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R572 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R572 WUD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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