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X185 VGC

2000 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,513 mi
Last recorded96,513 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 VGC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 96,513 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear chassis member, near brake load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer support bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s front floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank support member, (cross member) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre/rear chassis members and rear cross members,,, recommend oil treatment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise, n/s mirror glass, 1/2 standard size

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,616 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer support bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f inner front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members, and rear cross members,, recommend oil treatment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise, n/s mirror glass, 1/2 standard size

o/s/ r tail lens, minor crack

Fail 14 Feb 2022 95,598 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front body cross member,, n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer support bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f inner front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members, and rear cross members,, recommend oil treatment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise, n/s mirror glass, 1/2 standard size

o/s/ r tail lens, minor crack

Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,513 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s front floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion chassis members, recommend oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise condition of rear fog lamp

o/s/r ight lens, minor crack

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,623 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front ,, inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s front floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear exhaust bracket, slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2020 93,598 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, at load sensor vave (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front cross member, o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front ,, inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s front floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear exhaust bracket, slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,058 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,344 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 89,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,215 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket been repaired

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,457 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket has been repaired

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,668 miles

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust bracket been repaired

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,810 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket repaired

Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,289 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,209 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,580 miles

offside front brake disc inner wear surface partially pitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 51,431 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 43,402 miles

o/s wiper smearing and blade loose in arm.

rear silencer box band broken.

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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X185 VGC is a 2000 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X185 VGC, 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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X185 VGC is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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