MOT History from tests of diesel MAZDA B SERIESs year 1999

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Pass percent:52.16%

(The average a diesel MAZDA B SERIES year 1999 passes without issue)

Based on:3,735 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	539
Registration plate lamp issues	304
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	297
Headlamp aim out of alignment	277
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	116
Registration plate issues	108
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	84
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	77
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	68
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	56
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	49
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	41
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	40
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	40
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	39
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	38
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	36
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	35
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	32
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	31
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	30
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Windscreen has damage	26
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	26
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	25
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	23
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	21
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	21
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	20
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	19
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	18
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	17
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	14
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	14
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	13
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Rear brake application uneven	13
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	13
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	13
Windscreen washer not working	13
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	13
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	12
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	12
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	12
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	12
Front brake application uneven	12
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	11
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))	10
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	10
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	9
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	9
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	9
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	7
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	7
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))	7
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	6

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of diesel MAZDA B SERIESs year 1999

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