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V257 AFE

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,683 mi
Last recorded161,683 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 AFE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 161,683 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body and bed have areas of heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 161,683 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body and bed have areas of heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 157,059 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bed corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2022 157,053 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting upper inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Upper inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Bed corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 152,989 miles

Rear load area corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 152,989 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear load area corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 148,611 miles

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

Offside Front worn inner edge

front tyres not the same size as rear tyres

Fail 14 Sep 2017 148,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam dim (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front worn inner edge

front tyres not the same size as rear tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2016 145,784 miles

front tyres 215/75/15 rear tyres 255/75/15

Fail 16 Jun 2016 145,763 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres 215/75/15 rear tyres 255/75/15

Pass 21 May 2015 142,736 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 142,736 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 129,599 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 129,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 125,866 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 113,567 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 103,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 103,830 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 98,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,209 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 94,899 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 94,899 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 86,150 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 75,498 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 74,498 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 75,498 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

rear brakes out off ballance 57%

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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V257 AFE is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V257 AFE, 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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V257 AFE is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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