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T179 BFV

1999 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

35,346 mi
Last recorded35,346 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 BFV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 35,346 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 34,638 miles

vehicle presented with a coating of underseal to all of underbody, chassis, suspension arms and brake pipes

Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are coated in underseal or similar product (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle presented with a thick coating of underseal covering chassis, underbody and suspension components

Pass 9 Mar 2022 34,067 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 34,059 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,783 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 33,770 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,327 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 33,285 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 32,334 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroding

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,345 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,229 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,121 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 29,115 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust box strap brocken

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,915 miles

exhaust centre bracket deteriorated limited life

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,748 miles

all tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre 2mm tread

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre 3mm tread

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

offside rear tyre 2mm tread

Fail 26 Feb 2014 26,743 miles

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

all tyres cracking

nearside front tyre 2mm tread

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre 3mm tread

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

offside rear tyre 2mm tread

Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,500 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,393 miles

Offside rear tyre has small cuts in sidewall

exhaust center silencer hanger bracket broken but not insecure

nearside front tyre has small cuts in sidewall

nearside rear tyre has small cuts in sidewall

offside front tyre has small cuts in sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,090 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,752 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls cracked

O/S/R Tyre has a slight cut in outer sidewall

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has slight damage from wiper blade

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre starting to get low.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 18,697 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre starting to get low on inside.

Pass 13 Sep 2005 17,368 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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T179 BFV is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T179 BFV, 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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T179 BFV is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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