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X178 ECF

2000 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,733 mi
Last recorded90,733 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 ECF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 90,733 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 90,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,008 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,182 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 82,182 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 79,933 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 79,889 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 54,051 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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X178 ECF is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X178 ECF, 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 X178 ECF registered?

X178 ECF is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X178 ECF safe to buy?

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