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W521 LCH

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,827 mi
Last recorded132,827 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 LCH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 132,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2023 132,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2022 131,128 miles

Offside Rear chassis starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2021 128,857 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges slightly

very slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2020 126,728 miles

Front anti roll bar droplink rubbers deteriorating

bump stop rubbers missing

fuel lines starting to corrode

oil leak (gearbox/engine?)

Fail 10 Mar 2020 126,696 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front anti roll bar droplink rubbers deteriorating

bump stop rubbers missing

fuel lines starting to corrode

oil leak (gearbox/engine?)

Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 122,624 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 120,168 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 120,139 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 117,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 115,053 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 110,315 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 110,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,055 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 103,184 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 88,107 miles

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

Slight differential and gear box oil leak

Underside of vehicle surface corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2009 88,107 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight differential and gear box oil leak

Underside of vehicle surface corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2007 81,750 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 81,744 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 76,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 67,305 miles

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

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

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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W521 LCH is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W521 LCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W521 LCH registered?

W521 LCH is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W521 LCH safe to buy?

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