MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake discs pitted
General corrosion underside vehicle
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Poor headlamp aim
nearside rear light lens cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear light lens cracked
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear diff leaking
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
All front suspension and steering joint dust covers perished
Both front cv boots slightly perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system slightly corroded
General oil leaks
General underbody corrosion
Power steering hose slightly loose from mount
Rear diff oil leaks
Rear shock absorber dust covers starting to corrode
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
All front suspension and steering joint dust covers perished
Both front cv boots slightly perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system slightly corroded
General oil leaks
General underbody corrosion
Power steering hose slightly loose from mount
Rear diff oil leaks
Rear shock absorber dust covers starting to corrode
both front brake discs inner and outer surfeces very poor condition
rear exhaust sealing flange corroded
slight damage to o/s/r reflector
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
both front brake discs inner and outer surfeces very poor condition
rear exhaust sealing flange corroded
slight damage to o/s/r reflector
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?
Based on 136,422 MOT tests across 9,870 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T197 BBK is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 T197 BBK, 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 T197 BBK registered?
T197 BBK is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 March 1999.
Is T197 BBK safe to buy?
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