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Mazda B Series

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T179 BFVMOT history

T179 BFV is a red diesel Mazda B Series first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 35,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2026
Mileage
35,346 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 BFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
B Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 BFV was last recorded at 35,346 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,638 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
708 miles
Average per year
923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,346 miles
  • 2024 – 34,638 miles
  • 2023 – 34,377 miles
  • 2022 – 34,067 miles
  • 2021 – 33,783 miles
  • 2020 – 33,327 miles
  • 2019 – 32,334 miles
  • 2018 – 31,345 miles
  • 2017 – 30,229 miles
  • 2016 – 29,121 miles
  • 2015 – 27,915 miles
  • 2014 – 26,748 miles
  • 2013 – 25,500 miles
  • 2012 – 24,393 miles
  • 2011 – 23,090 miles
  • 2010 – 21,752 miles
  • 2009 – 20,441 miles
  • 2008 – 18,698 miles
  • 2005 – 17,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,346 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear leaf spring corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside rear leaf spring corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,346 miles (+708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    35,346 miles
    Test number
    856937652533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear leaf spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear leaf spring corroded

  2. Pass34,638 miles (+261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    34,638 miles
    Test number
    340054853550
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented with a coating of underseal to all of underbody, chassis, suspension arms and brake pipes

  3. Pass34,377 miles (+310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    34,377 miles
    Test number
    370310162395
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are coated in underseal or similar product (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented with a thick coating of underseal covering chassis, underbody and suspension components

  4. Pass34,067 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    34,067 miles
    Test number
    390158243784
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail34,059 miles (+276)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,059 miles
    Test number
    125639751612
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass33,783 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,783 miles
    Test number
    101213852212
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail33,770 miles (+443)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,770 miles
    Test number
    938310987497
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass33,327 miles (+42)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,327 miles
    Test number
    845639659605
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail33,285 miles (+951)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,285 miles
    Test number
    909675792277
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass32,334 miles (+989)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,334 miles
    Test number
    479754051624
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes slightly corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroding

  11. Pass31,345 miles (+1,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,345 miles
    Test number
    279755405880
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass30,229 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,229 miles
    Test number
    749133767133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,121 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,121 miles
    Test number
    350157006377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,115 miles (+1,200)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,115 miles
    Test number
    276831974614
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box strap brocken

  15. Pass27,915 miles (+1,167)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,915 miles
    Test number
    486967855073
    • NoteExhaust centre bracket deteriorated limited life
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly binding

  16. Pass26,748 miles (+5)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,748 miles
    Test number
    627958954058
    • NoteAll tyres cracking
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm tread
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly binding
    • NoteOffside front tyre 3mm tread
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm tread

  17. Fail26,743 miles (+1,243)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,743 miles
    Test number
    595817454013
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm tread
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly binding
    • NoteOffside front tyre 3mm tread
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm tread

  18. Pass25,500 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,500 miles
    Test number
    189843153475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,393 miles (+1,303)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,393 miles
    Test number
    556133052028
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small cuts in sidewall
    • NoteExhaust center silencer hanger bracket broken but not insecure
    • NoteNearside front tyre has small cuts in sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has small cuts in sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre has small cuts in sidewall

  20. Pass23,090 miles (+1,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,090 miles
    Test number
    219743161051
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken

  21. Pass21,752 miles (+1,311)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,752 miles
    Test number
    180075350016
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls cracked
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre has a slight cut in outer sidewall
    • NoteWindscreen has slight damage from wiper blade

  22. Pass20,441 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,441 miles
    Test number
    150475159447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,698 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,698 miles
    Test number
    934581358055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to get low.

  24. Fail18,697 miles (+1,329)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,697 miles
    Test number
    481706448077
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to get low on inside.

  25. Pass17,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    17,368 miles
    Test number
    611046455251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 BFV

Does T179 BFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T179 BFV expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T179 BFV?
The MOT on T179 BFV expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T179 BFV done?
T179 BFV was recorded at 35,346 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 923 miles a year.
Has T179 BFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 BFV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T179 BFV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T179 BFV find?
T179 BFV passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear leaf spring corroded; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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