2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Mazda B Series MOT pass rate and common faults

172 MOT tests in 2024. 59.3% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time59.3%
Failed or needed repairs40.7%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 172 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working9.9%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low4.1%
  7. Headlamp: not working on main beam3.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  9. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.9%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics47.7%
  2. Body & chassis28.5%
  3. Brakes22.7%
  4. Suspension21.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  6. Tyres4.7%
  7. Steering4.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.8%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.6%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Mazda B Series?

In 2024, 59.3% of 2000 Mazda B Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 172 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Mazda B Series?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Mazda B Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).