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W527 VCP

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,199 mi
Last recorded146,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 VCP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 146,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 146,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 139,310 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 139,072 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,314 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 131,353 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 20 May 2015 123,273 miles

CHASSIS CORRDED

WHEEL ARCHES CORRDED

Pass 29 May 2014 116,003 miles

CHASSIS IN A CORRDED

Pass 5 Jun 2013 107,753 miles

CHASSIS IN RUSTY CONDITION

LEAK FROM STEERING BOX

WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 6 Jun 2012 99,633 miles

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 May 2012 99,538 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2011 92,213 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 92,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2010 86,038 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 76,318 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 76,305 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front tyre slight side wall cracks

offside rear tyre slight sidewall cracks

Pass 22 May 2008 67,932 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 58,947 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 58,947 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 49,518 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 49,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W527 VCP is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 W527 VCP, 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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W527 VCP is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W527 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W527 VCP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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