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T293 TDL

1999 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

158,425 mi
Last recorded158,425 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda B Series98,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 TDL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 158,425 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Various rust underneath vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2024 158,425 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Various rust underneath vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2023 155,393 miles

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

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

Various rust underneath vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2022 150,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to sills floor and chassis

Fail 14 Jul 2022 150,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to sills floor and chassis

Fail 8 Dec 2021 150,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) STEERING IDLER PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

FUEL FEED PIPES HEAVLIY CORROED

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 146,699 miles

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

Heavy corrosion to body, sills and chassis

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 146,690 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Central floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to lack of oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Heavy corrosion to body, sills and chassis

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 141,101 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre and rear chassis cross members (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s front floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge, tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, tread worn slightly uneven,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens , taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members, and rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cargo floor slightly corroded

exhaust system centre mounting bracket deteriorated,, recommend attention

front under tray fitted ,limiting view

fuel pipes corroded

n/s outer sill panel, slightly damaged

no engine oil showing on dip stick,, recommend attention,,ASAP

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber casings corroded

o/s stop light slightly discoloured

rear brake valve linkage partially siezed,, recommend attention

recommend wax oil underside of vehicle

tailgate, handle deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2019 141,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre, outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by tail light (4.3.3 (b))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre and rear chassis cross members (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s front floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge, tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, tread worn slightly uneven,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members, and rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cargo floor slightly corroded

exhaust system centre mounting bracket deteriorated,, recommend attention

front under tray fitted ,limiting view

fuel pipes corroded

n/s outer sill panel, slightly damaged

no engine oil showing on dip stick,, recommend attention,,ASAP

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber casings corroded

o/s stop light slightly discoloured

rear brake valve linkage partially siezed,, recommend attention

recommend wax oil underside of vehicle

tailgate, handle deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2018 133,280 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre, worn slightly uneven

o/s reverse light not working

o/s stop light, slightly did coloured

tailgate not opening by handle

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s front floor panels, and cargo floor slight corosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre/rear chassis cross members (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre, outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s centre/rear chassis members (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis members and rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust silencer bracket deteriorated,, recommend attention

front under tray fitted, limiting view

Fail 16 May 2018 133,184 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s front cross members (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s front floor panels, and cargo floor slight corosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre/rear chassis cross members (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre, outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s centre/rear chassis members (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis members and rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust silencer bracket deteriorated,, recommend attention

front under tray fitted, limiting view

fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre, worn slightly uneven

o/s reverse light not working

o/s stop light, slightly did coloured

rear tail gate not opening

Pass 17 May 2017 125,774 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross member ends, o/s and n/s (6.1.B.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear/ centre cross member corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff rear brake valve (3.6.E.3)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened recommend replace (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre, outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members (2.4.A.3)

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

advise condition of centre exhaust silencer support strap,, recommend attention/replace

advise, condition of n/s headlamp electrical connector

advise, condition/operation of drivers windows

cargo floor, slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

tailgate door will not open

Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,713 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis members (2.4.A.3)

advise condition of centre exhaust silencer mounting strap,, recommend replace

advise condition/operation of drivers window

Pass 13 May 2015 117,289 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 117,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2014 114,285 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 114,285 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2013 112,239 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 112,239 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 108,035 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 108,015 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2011 103,337 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 103,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 94,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 86,927 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 86,927 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 76,777 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 76,777 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 68,350 miles

rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode...o/s/f tyre getting low on inside edge...both front outer cv boots perished

Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,470 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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T293 TDL is a 1999 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T293 TDL, 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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T293 TDL is a 1999 Mazda B Series, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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