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W678 SKJ

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

249,261 mi
Last recorded249,261 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW678 SKJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 249,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front windscreen wiper split but clearing screen adequately

nearside & offside chassis rails corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 249,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front windscreen wiper split but clearing screen adequately

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside & offside chassis rails corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 240,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 240,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 232,540 miles

all spring eye bushes worn

brake pipes corroded

chassis / vehicle structure corroded

front tyres on limits and wearing on edges

oil leak

rear leaf springs heavily corroded

rear springs wrapped in tape

Pass 5 May 2015 229,288 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 229,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 217,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 217,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 202,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 202,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 190,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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 Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

black smoke emissions / air intake slightly noisy???

clutch slave cylinder leaks fluid

Pass 7 Apr 2011 180,153 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

smoke emissions close to limits/ black smoke slightly / air intake noisy???

Fail 5 Apr 2011 180,152 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

smoke emissions close to limits/ black smoke slightly / air intake noisy???

Pass 7 Apr 2010 167,774 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 167,774 miles

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front tyres look slightly under inflatted???

both wiper blade rubbers slightly deteriorated

clutch fluid level very low

clutch slave cylinder leaks fluid

engine air intake noisy/ air box????

near side front door dropped/ top hinge bolt missing/ other loose insecure

smoke emissions on limits today/ black smoke emitted slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2009 152,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both off side indicator lamp lenses repaired/tape covers slightly lamp output

engine air intake hose split/ noisy

screen chipped off side upper outside wiper swept area

smoke emission close to limits

Fail 31 Mar 2009 152,728 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both off side indicator lamp lenses repaired/tape covers slightly lamp output

engine air intake hose split/ noisy

engine oil level low/ tyre pressures look low??? service??

screen chipped off side upper outside wiper swept area

smoke emission close to limits

Pass 2 Apr 2008 138,719 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 138,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

smoke emissions close too limits today/service

rear brake load valve inoperative

Pass 7 Mar 2007 127,101 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 108,551 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 107,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W678 SKJ is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W678 SKJ, 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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W678 SKJ is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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