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V234 OTW

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,126 mi
Last recorded226,126 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 OTW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 226,126 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering joint

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2018

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 222,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 216,621 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 211,083 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 20 Jan 2014 197,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 186,653 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 179,821 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 170,502 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 170,502 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 160,306 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 162,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 154,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 140,865 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 154,043 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 116,710 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 116,710 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 91,150 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 91,150 miles

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

osf inner brake disc surface has corroded ring

osf tyre has worn thin tread on outer edge

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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V234 OTW is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 V234 OTW, 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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V234 OTW is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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