1997 MAZDA B25002.5L Diesel

The Mazda B2500 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 May 2025 at 162,803 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 9 April 2024 at 158,122 miles also showed a clean sheet. The failed entry logged on 9 April 2024 at the same mileage carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Across the available history the vehicle has avoided advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. At roughly 29 years old the pickup shows 162,803 recorded miles, an average of about 5,614 miles per year. That is low for its age and suggests light use or extended periods off the road. The records jump from 158,011 miles on 28 April 2022 to 158,122 miles on 9 April 2024, a gain of only 111 miles across two years, then to 162,803 miles by May 2025, adding 4,681 miles in thirteen months. The sparse, clean MOT data gives little evidence of neglect but leaves long gaps unverified. A buyer should still inspect the structural integrity and underbody for corrosion given the vehicle's 1997 build and likely standing periods. Check the coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake calipers for stiffness or binding after inactivity. Confirm the exhaust emissions and drivetrain condition match the low-mileage claim. The absent advisories do not remove the need for a physical check of wear items that MOT tests may not flag until faulty.