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X385 RFV

2000 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

171,256 mi
Last recorded171,256 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX385 RFV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 171,256 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2026 171,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 155,247 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 155,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 132,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

multiple areas of chassis and components corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2024 132,924 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

multiple areas of chassis and components corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 127,892 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 123,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 123,371 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 112,966 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 101,772 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 101,729 miles

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,380 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,321 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,486 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,296 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 91,296 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,877 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,455 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 80,455 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,950 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,380 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Fail 3 Jan 2012 71,377 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,768 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 69,768 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,407 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 62,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,620 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 59,733 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 59,733 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 54,020 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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X385 RFV is a 2000 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 X385 RFV, 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 X385 RFV registered?

X385 RFV is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X385 RFV safe to buy?

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