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W388 LAM

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

182,823 mi
Last recorded182,823 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 LAM
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 182,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 177,340 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside rear lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective ply/cords exposed ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arm forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 174,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 171,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 167,035 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 166,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 163,479 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 163,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 159,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 154,780 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 154,163 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 147,079 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 137,487 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 137,487 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 127,219 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 127,129 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 127,121 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,209 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 121,078 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 116,954 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 116,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 109,944 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 109,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 102,511 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 102,507 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 95,083 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 95,046 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 87,668 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 87,668 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 81,410 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 74,313 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 74,313 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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W388 LAM is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 W388 LAM, 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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W388 LAM is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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