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FB51 BCE

2001 Mazda MPV

Silver Lpg 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

240,087 mi
Last recorded240,087 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MPV103,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 BCE
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 240,087 miles

headlight image faint - headlight lens weathered

Fail 25 Mar 2025 239,991 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section from the sill to the subframe holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section from the sill to the subframe holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

headlight image faint - headlight lens weathered

Pass 25 Mar 2024 234,684 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 234,684 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 227,772 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2023 227,772 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 218,630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 210,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 210,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 210,513 miles

Emissions not tested co and hc very high and popping from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 206,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 203,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 203,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 191,118 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 191,118 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 176,122 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 176,122 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 171,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 170,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 168,634 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 168,344 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/Rear tyre soft.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 154,480 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 154,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 141,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edge

parking permit in zone b of windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2011 133,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 133,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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FB51 BCE is a 2001 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,991cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 103,999 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB51 BCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FB51 BCE is a 2001 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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