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W48 PCR

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,531 mi
Last recorded133,531 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 PCR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 133,531 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 133,529 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2024 130,343 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 130,317 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both 195/14/c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 128,849 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 119,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body chassis corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 119,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body chassis corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 117,630 miles

rear chassis and other components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 115,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to rear brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 115,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to rear brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 109,983 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 101,704 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,058 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,023 miles

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

Rear brake pipes have surface corossion

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,834 miles

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

various brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 80,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

various brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,983 miles

All metal brakepipes corroding.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,747 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,546 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,546 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,610 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 54,610 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,536 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 49,522 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,876 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 44,851 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,843 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,903 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,520 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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W48 PCR is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W48 PCR, 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 W48 PCR registered?

W48 PCR is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W48 PCR shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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