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S987 TNP

1999 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,458 mi
Last recorded140,458 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 TNP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2015 140,458 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in side walls no cords exposed

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 140,458 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in side walls no cords exposed

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 135,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 128,707 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 122,168 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 115,202 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 103,764 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 93,332 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 83,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,913 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 67,913 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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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S987 TNP is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 98,079 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 S987 TNP, 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 27 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S987 TNP registered?

S987 TNP is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S987 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S987 TNP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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