MOT reliability
Mazda B2500 4wd
26 vehicles · 74 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26 Mazda B2500 4wd vehicles and 74 completed MOT tests, the Mazda B2500 4wd has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 112,127 miles.
26
Vehicles
74
MOT tests
7,261
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda B2500 4wd problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda B2500 4wd MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Body & structure7%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Mazda B2500 4wd pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 9 | 78% |
| 8 | 9 | 67% |
| 9 | 14 | 64% |
| 10 | 10 | 60% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (23), Petrol (3)
Most common Mazda B2500 4wd MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda B2500 4wd MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
Mazda B2500 4wd pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 32 | 75% | 247,629 |
| 1999 | 3 | 14 | 64% | 60,921 |
| 1998 | 5 | 22 | 73% | 82,061 |
Mazda B2500 4wd reliability FAQ
Across 26 Mazda B2500 4wd vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda B2500 4wd MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mazda B2500 4wd in our data has covered around
112,127 miles.
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