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W518 YFR

2000 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,326 mi
Last recorded93,326 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 YFR
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,644 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked at flange (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,644 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked at flange (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 86,081 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 84,666 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 84,666 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 84,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded TWO FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,466 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 82,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,348 miles

Most of the brake pipes to and from the load valve are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,305 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 73,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,855 miles

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

front brake discs have surface corrosion and offside front brake shows signs of sticking on

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,546 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 66,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,465 miles

both offside and nearside rear tyres scrubbing on outer walls

Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,148 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 55,696 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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W518 YFR is a 2000 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W518 YFR, 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 W518 YFR registered?

W518 YFR is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W518 YFR shows 18 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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