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T257 OKL

1999 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,000 mi
Last recorded103,000 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 OKL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 103,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis showing signs of corrosion.. not considered excessive

Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,586 miles

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

oil leak at filter area..

Fail 20 Sep 2019 94,586 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak at filter area..

Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 88,101 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 88,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,169 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust band corroded.. system not insecure.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,872 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 47,809 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 46,965 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 45,765 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 44,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 43,627 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 42,349 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 42,260 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 37,734 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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T257 OKL is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc 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 T257 OKL, 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 T257 OKL registered?

T257 OKL is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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