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W361 PDS

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

270,295 mi
Last recorded270,295 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 PDS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2009 270,295 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2007 207,911 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 207,911 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 180,498 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 180,498 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W361 PDS is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 W361 PDS, 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 W361 PDS registered?

W361 PDS is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W361 PDS safe to buy?

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