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W298 PGC

2000 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,416 mi
Last recorded143,416 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 PGC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 143,416 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 143,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 140,655 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 140,655 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 136,930 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 133,688 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 129,066 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 125,639 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 122,179 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 122,179 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 118,410 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 114,393 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 110,621 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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W298 PGC is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W298 PGC, 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 W298 PGC registered?

W298 PGC is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W298 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 PGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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