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W197 LTT

2000 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,415 mi
Last recorded105,415 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 LTT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2022 105,415 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 103,982 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tub corroded with holes but not effecting strength

Fail 21 Jul 2021 103,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tub corroded with holes but not effecting strength

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 103,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 102,710 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 101,600 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 101,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 100,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,075 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,610 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 96,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,955 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 94,951 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2013 91,790 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,029 miles

slight bind on offside front brake still servicable at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2011 86,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 84,796 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 78,763 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 78,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 69,356 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,794 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W197 LTT is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 99,976 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 W197 LTT, 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 26 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W197 LTT registered?

W197 LTT is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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