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T174 VUK

1999 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,132 mi
Last recorded143,132 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT174 VUK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 143,132 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged Leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheelarch area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Banjo bolt/washers (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Headlamp bracket broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Wherlarch stea corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust flange gasket leaking & no air filter fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower efficiency & fluid leak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Shackle Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 133,198 miles

the underside is corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 128,407 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 122,299 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,133 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 108,525 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,412 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 95,151 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,151 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,012 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,423 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,827 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,882 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,427 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,515 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,475 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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T174 VUK is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T174 VUK, 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 T174 VUK registered?

T174 VUK is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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