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W201 PPX

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,505 mi
Last recorded144,505 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 PPX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 144,505 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 143,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both front floors corroded

clip adrift on brake servo hose

underbonnet/underbody fuel lines corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 143,807 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both front floors corroded

clip adrift on brake servo hose

underbonnet/underbody fuel lines corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 143,780 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

battery insecure

both front floorpans corroded

clip adrift on servo vacuum hose

underbonnet diesel pump/pipes damp

underbonnet/under vehicle fuel lines corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 136,824 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 136,820 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 125,046 miles

positive battery terminal cracked

Fail 31 Dec 2008 116,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 116,268 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 108,464 miles

NOISE FROM ALTERNATOR BEARING

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2006 108,540 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 108,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 927,278 miles

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

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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W201 PPX 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 61.5%.

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 W201 PPX, 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 W201 PPX registered?

W201 PPX is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W201 PPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W201 PPX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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