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T197 BBK

1999 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,265 mi
Last recorded143,265 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 143,265 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 141,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 141,235 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 141,235 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2012 139,216 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 139,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 136,560 miles

both front brake discs inner and outer surfeces very poor condition

rear exhaust sealing flange corroded

slight damage to o/s/r reflector

Fail 12 Apr 2011 136,560 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 133,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 133,428 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 130,692 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 130,690 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 126,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 120,398 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 109,404 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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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.

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