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T129 TDL

1999 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,600 mi
Last recorded124,600 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 TDL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 124,600 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 123,867 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 122,502 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 121,927 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 121,272 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 121,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 120,727 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour stop/tail red white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm perished/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 120,209 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour stop/tail red white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm perished/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 119,687 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 119,687 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to front pipe from rear hoses to master cylinder at front ( 2x pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hoses to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes on axle from wheel cylinders both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hoses to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes on axle from wheel cylinders to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 116,085 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 113,012 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 113,012 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 109,958 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 105,149 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 105,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2012 99,291 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 99,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 92,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 92,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,144 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,034 miles

front number plate

Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,958 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 69,243 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 69,243 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,933 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 58,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2005 51,185 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 51,185 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 51,094 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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T129 TDL is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T129 TDL, 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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T129 TDL is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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