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W426 VHJ

2000 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

164,362 mi
Last recorded164,362 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 VHJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 164,362 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind road wheel inner sill mount area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near rad. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under footwell. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around suspension mounts and body mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind road wheel on inner sill near mount area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near rad. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under footwell. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded around all suspension mounts and body mounts. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle corroded under vehicle.

Fail 8 Dec 2021 164,235 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind road wheel inner sill mount area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near rad. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under footwell. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around suspension mounts and body mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind road wheel on inner sill near mount area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near rad. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under footwell. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded around all suspension mounts and body mounts. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle corroded under vehicle.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 161,997 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 161,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 159,208 miles

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

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

corrosion appearing in various places under vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2019 159,195 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion appearing in various places under vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2018 154,563 miles

Body shows signs of corrosion around body mountings but not excessive.

Center exhaust rubber split.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear cross member corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 154,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring hanger. Corrosion to chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body shows signs of corrosion around body mountings but not excessive.

Center exhaust rubber split.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear cross member corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 149,438 miles

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

Rear cross member corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 149,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear cross member corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 143,834 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank crossmember corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 143,834 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank crossmember corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 143,727 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

All leaf spring bushes deteriorated (anchor & shackle)

All shock absorber bushes perished.

Body has slight corrosion All body mountings. (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both rear buck mountings corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Both auxiliary belts slack.

Both lower arm links to subframe, (bushes perished)

Both rear leaf springs & hangers slightly corroded

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Couldn't clearly see pads with wheels on, (3.5.1g)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Center mirror blurry (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak from gearbox.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 139,943 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 139,941 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 132,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 119,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 105,487 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 105,485 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 95,258 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 95,258 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 85,494 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 85,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 74,952 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 74,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,320 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Dec 2008 62,319 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,288 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 44,280 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Dec 2006 24,720 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 42,711 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Coolant leak from radiator.

Fluid leak from slave cylinder.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 13,679 miles

Small Chips in Windscreen in zone B

front disc surface starting to rust

front tyres wearing unevenly (inside edges more than outside edges)

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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W426 VHJ is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 W426 VHJ, 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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W426 VHJ is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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