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X947 RBJ

2000 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

216,225 mi
Last recorded216,225 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX947 RBJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 216,225 miles

brake pipes corroded

various corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Dec 2016 216,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroded

various corrosion underneath

Pass 13 May 2014 212,698 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 212,698 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 209,594 miles

brake pipes/ferrules corroding

front pads look low?

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

various corrosion various places underneth/prescribed places

Fail 4 Dec 2012 209,594 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes/ferrules corroding

front pads look low?

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

various corrosion various places underneth/prescribed places

Pass 16 Dec 2011 183,161 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both no plates poor condition

both rear tyres getting low

c.v boots deteriating

front pads look on limit?

o/s and n/s/f upper sus arm bj covers split will need att before next test

o/s/r spring bush has slight play

slight free play box

slight play steering piviot points

springs corroding

various brake pipes/ferrules corroding

various corrosion and damage topside underneth/prescribed areas

various parts exhausht deteriating

various tyres have cuts dont look to cords/perishing

Fail 2 Dec 2011 183,161 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both no plates poor condition

both rear tyres getting low

c.v boots deteriating

front pads look on limit?

o/s and n/s/f upper sus arm bj covers split will need att before next test

o/s/r spring bush has slight play

slight free play box

slight play steering piviot points

springs corroding

various brake pipes/ferrules corroding

various corrosion and damage topside underneth/prescribed areas

various parts exhausht deteriating

various tyres have cuts dont look to cords/perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 160,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 152,423 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various slight damage topside no sharp edges

Fail 4 Dec 2009 152,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various slight damage topside no sharp edges

Pass 2 Dec 2008 138,182 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 138,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 128,355 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 128,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all front sus bushes slight play

front pads low

Pass 1 Dec 2006 114,110 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X947 RBJ is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X947 RBJ, 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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X947 RBJ is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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