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K3 BME

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,108 mi
Last recorded107,108 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 BME
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2025 107,108 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,661 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 106,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 106,220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 104,460 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 100,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,255 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,835 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,141 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 95,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 92,480 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 92,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 87,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,578 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 83,790 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 80,223 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 80,223 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,407 miles

all tyres deteriorating on sidewalls

n/s and o/s front pads low

Fail 1 Feb 2011 73,400 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres deteriorating on sidewalls

n/s and o/s front pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2007 73,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 73,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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K3 BME is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 99,976 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K3 BME, 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 26 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K3 BME registered?

K3 BME is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is K3 BME safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 BME shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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