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W656 MAU

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

133,875 mi
Last recorded133,875 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 MAU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 133,875 miles

front radiator crossmember heavily corroded Offside Front body inner wing heavily corroded

rear body bed heavily corroded,however body still secure to chassis

Fail 18 Mar 2026 133,858 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg,leaf spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front radiator crossmember heavily corroded Offside Front body inner wing heavily corroded

rear body bed heavily corroded,however body still secure to chassis

Pass 21 Mar 2025 132,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front body inner wing heavily corroded

front radiator crossmember heavily corroded

rear body bed heavily corroded,however body still secure to chassis

Fail 21 Mar 2025 132,850 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement rear brake valve (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front body inner wing heavily corroded

front radiator crossmember heavily corroded

rear body bed heavily corroded,however body still secure to chassis

Pass 25 Mar 2024 132,153 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 132,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 131,413 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator front panel heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 128,964 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 128,485 miles

all front and rear components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 127,903 miles

all front and rear components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,330 miles

all front and rear components corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 126,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 125,400 miles

all 4 wheel bearings slight play

all front components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,314 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 123,314 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated rear number plate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,864 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 112,912 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 112,912 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,048 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 105,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,545 miles

Centre exhaust support bracket adrift

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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)

Offside front chassis mounting point corroded

Rear panel damaged and corroded

Spare tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,026 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 83,026 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting starting to corrode.

rear brakepipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,089 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,947 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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W656 MAU is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W656 MAU, 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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W656 MAU is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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