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W843 VBO

2000 Mazda B Series

Brown Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,432 mi
Last recorded110,432 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW843 VBO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,432 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 107,398 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 107,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint split pin (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 102,749 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 100,643 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 99,614 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 94,698 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 94,698 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 May 2012 87,961 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 87,956 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,817 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 78,542 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 78,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2008 72,700 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 69,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 69,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,998 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 55,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 13 Oct 2005 48,206 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 48,206 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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W843 VBO is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Brown with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W843 VBO, 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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W843 VBO is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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