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W542 LCH

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

215,725 mi
Last recorded215,725 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 LCH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 215,725 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 215,722 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 210,134 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 205,884 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 205,884 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 199,193 miles

rear brake imbalance high

secondary bonnet cable fitted

slight corrosion on various parts of chassis

slight damage to o/s rear fog light

slight damage to o/s rear light lens

Pass 25 Mar 2011 194,480 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 194,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 190,517 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 190,517 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 178,174 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 178,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 168,262 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 154,546 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 145,941 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 145,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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W542 LCH is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W542 LCH, 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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W542 LCH is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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