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X972 XAF

2000 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,927 mi
Last recorded54,927 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 XAF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,927 miles

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

front tyres and rear o/s perished

Fail 9 Apr 2018 54,921 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear on xmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres and rear o/s perished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,364 miles

Corrosion on chassis and in prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front tyres perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 54,359 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Corrosion on chassis and in prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front tyres perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,536 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

General surface corrosion on chassis and in prescribbed areas but not considered excessive

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

O/s/r tyre perished inner wall

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

General surface corrosion on chassis and in prescribbed areas but not considered excessive

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

O/s/r tyre perished inner wall

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,358 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,641 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 48,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 45,088 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 42,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,934 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,934 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,049 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,601 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 24,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside 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)

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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X972 XAF is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X972 XAF, 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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X972 XAF is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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