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V529 FGK

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,357 mi
Last recorded164,357 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV529 FGK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 164,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread, tyre size 225/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread, tyre size 225/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 157,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED COVERED IN GREASE /PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN TO 1.6MM MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 141,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipe along the side of fuel tank have been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (on limit) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 141,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipe along the side of fuel tank have been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (on limit) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 114,977 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 106,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,729 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,697 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,974 miles

offside front tyre on legal lim it . tyre heavly worn on inner edge advice change

offside rear multi leaf spring starting to displace advice repair or replace

Pass 18 Jun 2011 52,362 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,651 miles

O/S/R LEAF SPRING,1 X LEAF SLIGHTLY SPLAYED

Pass 16 May 2009 44,977 miles

front brake imbalance

knocking noise from offside front nothing found during test

offside rear leaf spring splayed

Pass 22 Mar 2008 40,988 miles

front brake imbalance

nearside front brake binding

offside front tyre has cut to inner sidewall

offside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

Fail 22 Mar 2008 40,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake imbalance

nearside front brake binding

offside front tyre has cut to inner sidewall

offside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,785 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 37,785 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,392 miles

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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V529 FGK is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V529 FGK, 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 V529 FGK registered?

V529 FGK is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V529 FGK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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