MOT reliability
Mazda B 2500
4 vehicles · 62 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mazda B 2500 vehicles and 62 completed MOT tests, the Mazda B 2500 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 115,228 miles.
4
Vehicles
62
MOT tests
3,913
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda B 2500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda B 2500 MOT tests:
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Other39%
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Brakes24%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Body & structure14%
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Visibility10%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Mazda B 2500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Mazda B 2500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda B 2500 MOT tests:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Load Valve (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes going into the hoses corroding (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Mazda B 2500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 28 | 75% | 188,524 |
| 2001 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 86,024 |
Mazda B 2500 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mazda B 2500 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda B 2500 MOT issues are:
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)).
The typical Mazda B 2500 in our data has covered around
115,228 miles.
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