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Mazda B Series

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T179 LRLMOT history

T179 LRL is a blue diesel Mazda B Series first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,010 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 LRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
B Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 LRL was last recorded at 107,010 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jan 2016: 73,338 miles, lower than 77,332 miles on 18 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,502 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,508 miles
Average per year
2,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,010 miles
  • 2025 – 104,502 miles
  • 2024 – 101,024 miles
  • 2023 – 97,010 miles
  • 2022 – 93,803 miles
  • 2021 – 87,725 miles
  • 2020 – 83,339 miles
  • 2019 – 79,830 miles
  • 2018 – 78,560 miles
  • 2017 – 77,875 miles
  • 2016 – 73,338 miles
  • 2014 – 77,281 miles
  • 2013 – 75,133 miles
  • 2012 – 73,896 miles
  • 2011 – 73,225 miles
  • 2010 – 71,187 miles
  • 2009 – 67,766 miles
  • 2008 – 63,915 miles
  • 2007 – 60,085 miles
  • 2006 – 56,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,010 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,010 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,010 miles
    Test number
    742978503667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,502 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,502 miles
    Test number
    588580984292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,024 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,024 miles
    Test number
    204071579902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,010 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,010 miles
    Test number
    831106231858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,803 miles (+6,078)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,803 miles
    Test number
    818152198751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,725 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,725 miles
    Test number
    770819939317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,339 miles (+43)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,339 miles
    Test number
    958054903050
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail83,296 miles (+3,466)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,296 miles
    Test number
    624982315318
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

  9. Pass79,830 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,830 miles
    Test number
    709905420509
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis, body mounts, suspension units and mountings

  10. Fail79,824 miles (+1,264)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,824 miles
    Test number
    659224142270
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis, body mounts, suspension units and mountings

  11. Pass78,560 miles (+685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,560 miles
    Test number
    239642826055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass77,875 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,875 miles
    Test number
    688895227650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,338 miles (-3,994)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,338 miles
    Test number
    966250091998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,332 miles (+51)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,332 miles
    Test number
    708972054491
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass77,281 miles (+2,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    189376964294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass75,133 miles (+1,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    268446373276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,896 miles (+50)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,896 miles
    Test number
    375002462201
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail73,846 miles (+621)15 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,846 miles
    Test number
    445176152210
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass73,225 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,225 miles
    Test number
    209042961232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail73,225 miles (+2,038)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,225 miles
    Test number
    358699051422
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass71,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,187 miles
    Test number
    170511360190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,187 miles (+3,421)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,187 miles
    Test number
    750560560123
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  23. Pass67,766 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,766 miles
    Test number
    472617679186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail67,751 miles (+3,836)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,751 miles
    Test number
    133565779158
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass63,915 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,915 miles
    Test number
    530214638169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,085 miles (+4,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,085 miles
    Test number
    773538237160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  27. Pass56,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,033 miles
    Test number
    573917036117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 LRL

Does T179 LRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T179 LRL is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T179 LRL?
The MOT on T179 LRL is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T179 LRL done?
T179 LRL was recorded at 107,010 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,565 miles a year.
Has T179 LRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 LRL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T179 LRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T179 LRL find?
T179 LRL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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