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X231 LBV

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,145 mi
Last recorded95,145 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 LBV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 95,145 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front to rear underseal

Pass 27 Jul 2024 79,998 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil wax sprayed to underbody front to rear

Pass 13 Jul 2023 77,690 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2022 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,084 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 64,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyres low

rear silencer hanger deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,236 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,408 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,709 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 59,709 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,698 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,491 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 48,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front brake disc has corrosion on outer face

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,442 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,059 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,890 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,563 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,207 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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X231 LBV 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 87%.

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 X231 LBV, 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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X231 LBV is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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