MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
steering wheel outer skin deteriorated
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front propshaft rear u.j worn
steering wheel outer skin deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f wing damaged
tailgate missing
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
o/s/f wing damaged
tailgate missing
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f wing damaged
tailgate missing
How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?
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X196 OES is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 X196 OES, 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 X196 OES registered?
X196 OES is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 September 2000.
Is X196 OES safe to buy?
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