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T279 WOX

1999 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

180,931 mi
Last recorded180,931 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 180,931 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 151,539 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Of Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 151,539 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear of rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Of Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 151,916 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 151,916 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 148,959 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 148,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 142,225 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 142,225 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 133,488 miles

parking brake weaker on offside

Pass 21 Feb 2020 126,716 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 126,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 121,425 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 121,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,348 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 114,348 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 109,015 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,108 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,850 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 78,915 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,179 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,729 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 59,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,342 miles

f/n plate damaged cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,726 miles

both blades showing wear † †front number plate damaged † †wet day † †o/s rear lamp cracked but no white light showing

Pass 13 Jan 2006 49,090 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 WOX is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WOX, 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 WOX registered?

T279 WOX is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T279 WOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T279 WOX shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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