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W522 VMJ

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,518 mi
Last recorded126,518 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 VMJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 126,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 126,506 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 126,028 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 118,785 miles

All Metal Brake Pipes 'Greased Up'.

Corrosion On Rear Exhaust Flange.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight Corrosion On N/S/R & O/S/R Metal Brake Pipes To Wheel Cylinders.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 118,785 miles

All Metal Brake Pipes 'Greased Up'.

Corrosion On Rear Exhaust Flange.

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

Slight Corrosion On N/S/R & O/S/R Metal Brake Pipes To Wheel Cylinders.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 117,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 114,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009
Fail 24 Oct 2009 104,092 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 94,022 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2008 94,022 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2007 83,130 miles

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 83,130 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 68,604 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 68,473 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 67,033 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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W522 VMJ is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W522 VMJ, 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 W522 VMJ registered?

W522 VMJ is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W522 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 VMJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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