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V129 TAT

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,992 mi
Last recorded173,992 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 TAT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 173,992 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside side step bracket corroded and weakened

brake pipes covered in protective grease

Fail 24 May 2016 173,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis behind tank (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when span

Pass 28 May 2015 170,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 167,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 162,427 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 153,313 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 143,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 135,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 125,993 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 113,914 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 105,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 97,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 97,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V129 TAT is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V129 TAT, 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 V129 TAT registered?

V129 TAT is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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