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W329 VAF

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,867 mi
Last recorded196,867 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW329 VAF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 196,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

light corrosion in front suspension

Fail 7 Mar 2016 196,867 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside centre to rear (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

light corrosion in front suspension

Pass 25 Mar 2015 195,784 miles

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

light corrosion in chassis

repairs have been made to chassis

Fail 17 Mar 2015 195,775 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

light corrosion in chassis

repairs have been made to chassis

Pass 17 Mar 2014 194,353 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 194,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 192,884 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 192,974 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 190,878 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 190,878 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 189,630 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 182,623 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 179,693 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 168,132 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 149,533 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 130,483 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 130,483 miles

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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W329 VAF is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W329 VAF, 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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W329 VAF is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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