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W683 KMS

2000 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

61,538 mi
Last recorded61,538 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW683 KMS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 61,538 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust metal hanger corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shocks bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edge 6,5,3,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both front outer cv gaiters wetting grease at clips

Front fuel pipes at chassis corroded

Front to rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks upper covers corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mount bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front inner clutch slave cylinder slight leak on gear box

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working/and fitted incorrectly (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks top casings corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 58,367 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure first silencer metal hanger corroded/broken off, second silencer holding band corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis crossmember corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded/holed at front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached wheel arch trim loose/insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner clutch slave cylinder leaking on gear box

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mount bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter badly cracked/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and fitted incorrectly (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks upper covers corroded/broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,984 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/fuel tank support corroded/holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front to rear chassis corroded/flaking in parts

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock upper casings corroded/holed (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slight wear lip and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked/broken

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks upper casings corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,785 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocker casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 47,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear. ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides starting to split at seam welds. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 47,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear. ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides starting to split at seam welds. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,491 miles

Clutch fluid levle low.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding. (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 2 Aug 2019 46,489 miles

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

Clutch fluid levle low.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding. (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroding. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 45,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroding. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,721 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear. ()

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

Spare tyre cracking.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 43,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Negative terminal no battery. (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At front spring hanger. (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear. ()

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

Spare tyre cracking.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 43,608 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,608 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,165 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 42,419 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,119 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 40,119 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,507 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 38,507 miles

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

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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W683 KMS is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W683 KMS, 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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W683 KMS is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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