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X256 YLJ

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,027 mi
Last recorded80,027 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 YLJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,027 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front shock absorber rubber bush is worn

Offside Rear fog light held together with tape

airbag warning light is inop

exhaust center strap and box is a little rusty

front number plate is cracked

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,288 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

airbag warning light inop

center too rear exhaust is quite rusty and has a small blow

front number plate is cracked

o/s/f lower shock absorber bush is worn

o/s/r fog light held together with tape

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jan 2017 79,288 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens cracked and small piece missing (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s chassis next too fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

airbag warning light inop

center too rear exhaust is quite rusty and has a small blow

front number plate is cracked

o/s/f lower shock absorber bush is worn

o/s/r fog light held together with tape

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,639 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f 3mm and splitting and perishing (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level is quite low

front number plate is cracked

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jan 2016 78,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f 3mm and splitting and perishing (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level is quite low

front number plate is cracked

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate is cracked

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2015 77,880 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate is cracked

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate perishing with age

Fail 13 Jan 2014 76,264 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate perishing with age

Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,964 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion to front crossmember and both rear chassis legs

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,671 miles

Airbag warning light on

Surface corrosion to front cross m ember and both rear chassis legs

Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,292 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,334 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,441 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,532 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 50,532 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 44,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,921 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 40,018 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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X256 YLJ is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X256 YLJ, 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 X256 YLJ registered?

X256 YLJ is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X256 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X256 YLJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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