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X431 BAH

2000 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,350 mi
Last recorded158,350 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX431 BAH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 158,350 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Jan 2026 158,350 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2024 148,401 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 146,280 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 146,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 142,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 142,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 140,040 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 137,651 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 134,922 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 132,596 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 132,596 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 130,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cross panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cross panel (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 127,964 miles

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

rear silencer exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 126,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 126,388 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 123,842 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 119,181 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 119,168 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2011 115,898 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 115,898 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 106,366 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 99,815 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 99,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 97,507 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 97,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 93,958 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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X431 BAH is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X431 BAH, 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 X431 BAH registered?

X431 BAH is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X431 BAH safe to buy?

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