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W256 OAW

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,569 mi
Last recorded114,569 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 OAW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,569 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 105,612 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,094 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,728 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

unable to check offside front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,695 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside front brake binding

Fail 1 Nov 2013 91,695 miles

offside front brake binding

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 88,946 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 88,946 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 85,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 85,106 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 82,440 miles

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

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

offside front brake hose secured with tiewraps

Pass 8 Nov 2010 82,440 miles

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

offside front brake hose secured with tiewraps

Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,302 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 79,274 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,143 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 76,143 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2007 73,843 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 73,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 71,966 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 71,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 69,318 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 69,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

exhaust front pipe support bracket and middle silencer hangers brocken

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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W256 OAW is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W256 OAW, 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 W256 OAW registered?

W256 OAW is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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