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X968 RCP

2000 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,995 mi
Last recorded113,995 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 RCP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,995 miles

Nearside Front body holed from corrosion but still secure

fuel lines covered in grease

various ball joint dust covers starting to split

Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,715 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 97,715 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 95,672 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 95,671 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases has been repaired poorly and is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated and broken/insecure (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached securing nut split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower lower arm bump stop missing

Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,578 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 87,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,999 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,714 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 86,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,154 miles

offside front floor pan corroded and weak, drivers seat belt frayed, offside front wheel bearing has slight play, both front upper arm ball joint gaitors are split, nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, nearside front floor pan blistered

offside front tyre tread low

Fail 6 Jul 2015 84,154 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front floor pan corroded and weak, drivers seat belt frayed, offside front wheel bearing has slight play, both front upper arm ball joint gaitors are split, nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, nearside front floor pan blistered

Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,178 miles

nearside blade is torn, nearside and offside front floors are blistered and weak, offside front tyre is low, front to rear brake pipes are corroded and near to a failure, nearside and offside front top ball joints, gators are split

Pass 13 Jul 2013 82,196 miles

nearside front outer CV gaitor perished, both rear leaf springs weak

offside front floorpan corroded and close to failure, nearside front floor pan corroded, nearside front wheel bearing has play and close to failure, offside front wheel bearing has slight play, offside front tyre near limit

Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,179 miles

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

nearside front outer CV gaitor perished, both rear leaf springs weak

offside front floorpan corroded and close to failure, nearside front floor pan corroded, nearside front wheel bearing has play and close to failure, offside front wheel bearing has slight play, offside front tyre near limit

Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,059 miles

nearside front outer CV gaitor periseded, nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2012 81,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside front outer CV gaitor periseded, nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,531 miles

rear brake flexi ferrals corroded, fog light in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2011 79,518 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake flexi ferrals corroded, fog light in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,222 miles

both front wheel bearings worn, rear brake pipe corroded, front discs excessively warped

Fail 28 Jun 2010 77,212 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wheel bearings worn, rear brake pipe corroded, front discs excessively warped

Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,223 miles

cv gators are perished, front brake is binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,571 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings, off side front tyre is close to limit outer edge, front pads are worn, front to rear brake pipes are corroded, front brake imbalance

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,922 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 53,374 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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X968 RCP is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X968 RCP, 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 X968 RCP registered?

X968 RCP is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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