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R969 DTG

1997 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,045 mi
Last recorded161,045 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda B Series135,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 DTG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 161,045 miles

As per previous VT 32

Fail 21 Sep 2007 161,045 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tracking type fault. Exhaust poor at front. O/S/R shockabsorber poor. Unconventional fog warning light switch. Starter motor type fault.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 153,374 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 153,374 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fog warning light is heated rear screen lamp?

Other parts of exhaust poor

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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R969 DTG is a 1997 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R969 DTG, 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 R969 DTG registered?

R969 DTG is a 1997 Mazda B Series, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R969 DTG safe to buy?

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