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W866 ALA

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,014 mi
Last recorded206,014 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW866 ALA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 206,014 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings - front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting - chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings - front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mount - chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 197,688 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 197,682 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 188,787 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 180,247 miles

Nearside headlamp adjuster secured by cable tie.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 180,247 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 171,512 miles

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

Nearside headlamp adjuster secured by cable tie.

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 162,918 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept areas.

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 153,886 miles

Spare tyre flat.

Centre exhaust strap corroded.

Crack in windscreen out side swept area.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 148,328 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 148,311 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 145,678 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 145,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front screen has damage outside swept area

Fail 19 Mar 2010 145,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Engine oil level low

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 137,129 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 120,053 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)

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 28 Mar 2008 119,883 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 30 Mar 2007 105,893 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 105,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 94,357 miles

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

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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W866 ALA is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W866 ALA, 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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W866 ALA is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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