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W331 VAF

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,546 mi
Last recorded62,546 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 VAF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2015 62,546 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear exhaust bracket materialy weak through excessive corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,356 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

general corrosion to chassis's

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,812 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,077 miles

Coolant leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 44,066 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alot of work tool on board

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

alot of work tool on board

Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,453 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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W331 VAF is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W331 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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What year was W331 VAF registered?

W331 VAF is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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