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X257 YLJ

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,816 mi
Last recorded85,816 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

RegistrationX257 YLJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 85,816 miles

Corrosion to both front floor areas near body mountings

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

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

Wiper blades poor - recommend replacing

Fail 15 Jan 2026 85,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Corrosion to both front floor areas near body mountings

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

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

Wiper blades poor - recommend replacing

Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,810 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 85,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 85,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 85,129 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 85,129 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,973 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 84,973 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,759 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,106 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,670 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,141 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 83,141 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,293 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,228 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 79,440 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 79,439 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 76,014 miles

rear fof light slightly damage

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,638 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,607 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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X257 YLJ is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X257 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X257 YLJ registered?

X257 YLJ is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X257 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X257 YLJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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