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R832 YTF

1997 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,724 mi
Last recorded157,724 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda B Series135,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 157,724 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 157,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 154,747 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 153,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 148,812 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 145,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 141,168 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 137,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 134,399 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 134,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 129,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 125,282 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 125,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 116,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 116,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,193 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,810 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 106,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 100,984 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 100,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,928 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 94,928 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 88,540 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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R832 YTF is a 1997 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 135,578 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 R832 YTF, 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 29 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R832 YTF registered?

R832 YTF is a 1997 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R832 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R832 YTF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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