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W546 VTG

2000 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,798 mi
Last recorded113,798 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 VTG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2013 113,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 113,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 108,886 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 108,882 miles

Nearside Front 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,412 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 102,409 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,404 miles

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Fail 5 Jul 2010 96,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,854 miles

unable to check main metal brake pipes due to being thickly greased over

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Fail 14 Jul 2009 89,832 miles

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

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Pass 21 Jul 2008 83,206 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers badly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,843 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 70,470 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers badly corroded

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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W546 VTG is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc 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 W546 VTG, 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 W546 VTG registered?

W546 VTG is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W546 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W546 VTG 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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