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T279 MFL

1999 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,735 mi
Last recorded128,735 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 MFL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 128,735 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded

drivers door latch worn

middle exhaust support detached

osf and nsf floor corroded

osr lower body work corroded

washer jets weak

Fail 19 Sep 2016 128,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear chassis rails corroded

middle exhaust support detached

osf and nsf floor corroded

osr lower body work corroded

washer jets weak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 123,440 miles

middle exhaust hanger detached,system secure

osf tyre inner edge worn

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 123,440 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

middle exhaust hanger detached,system secure

osf tyre inner edge worn

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 120,715 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis and suspension all lightly corroded

middle exhaust strap rusted

osf and nsf floor corroded

osr body stay corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 120,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chassis and suspension all lightly corroded

middle exhaust strap rusted

osf and nsf floor corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 116,874 miles

exhaust support deteriated

other brake pipes light rust

Fail 9 Sep 2013 116,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust support deteriated

other brake pipes light rust

Pass 7 Sep 2012 112,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 106,583 miles

various brake pipes corroded but not seriously weakend or thinner than normal

Pass 6 Sep 2010 99,504 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 93,034 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 87,661 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,689 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 69,903 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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T279 MFL is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T279 MFL, 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 T279 MFL registered?

T279 MFL is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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