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W656 TAV

2000 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,727 mi
Last recorded45,727 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 TAV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 45,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 45,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 45,403 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 42,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 42,149 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 38,362 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 38,335 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 36,282 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak rear diff

Fail 18 Mar 2020 36,279 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak rear diff

Pass 15 Mar 2019 35,210 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

body slightly corroded near offside front chassis mounting

Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,027 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,289 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,209 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,854 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,063 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,302 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 27,256 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,660 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,410 miles

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

O/S/REAR TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,601 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,171 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,716 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 TAV is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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