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K700 SOO

1996 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,339 mi
Last recorded110,339 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda B Series109,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK700 SOO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 110,339 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 110,339 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 105,888 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 105,072 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 103,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 100,149 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2019 98,478 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

auto box oil cooler pipe leak

Fail 16 Aug 2018 97,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

auto box oil cooler pipe leak

Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,493 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,764 miles

Oil leak nearside rear axcel seal ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks on outter sidewall

items removed from drivers view

rear axcel has oil leek on nearside

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,835 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,476 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,380 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,008 miles

nearside rear tyre poor

Pass 21 Jun 2010 83,199 miles

nearside rear tyre poor

Fail 21 Jun 2010 83,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component(s) contaminated (3.6.I.1)

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

nearside rear tyre poor

Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,433 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,058 miles

nearside rear axle seal starting to leak

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Jun 2007 78,436 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 73,778 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 73,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K700 SOO is a 1996 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1996 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K700 SOO, 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 30 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K700 SOO registered?

K700 SOO is a 1996 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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