MOT reliability

Mazda B2500i

Q: Is the Mazda B2500i reliable?

Across 1 Mazda B2500i vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 4.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Mazda B2500i?

The typical Mazda B2500i in our data has covered around 150,905 miles.

1 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed

50%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mazda B2500i vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Mazda B2500i has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 150,905 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

8,079

Avg miles / year

4.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda B2500i problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda B2500i MOT tests:

Other104%
Steering5%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Brakes4%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Mazda B2500i pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
8	2	50%
9	2	50%
10	1	100%
11	2	50%
12	2	50%
13	4	25%
15	2	50%
16	2	50%
17	1	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Mazda B2500i MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda B2500i MOT tests:

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (3 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Surface corrosion affecting vehicle underside.Body mounts behind front wheels heavy surface corrosion. (2 times)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) (2 times)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) (2 times)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) (2 times)
Oil leak (2 times)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)

Mazda B2500i pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1998	1	18	50%	150,905

Mazda B2500i reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mazda B2500i vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 4.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda B2500i MOT issues are: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4).

The typical Mazda B2500i in our data has covered around 150,905 miles.

Compare the Mazda B2500i

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