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HW51 BWV

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,335 mi
Last recorded90,335 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 BWV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 90,335 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2026 90,335 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 86,580 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 86,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 83,181 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 77,741 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Washer jet not working

Pass 11 Jan 2022 74,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,023 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 61,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 61,793 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,839 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 55,839 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,398 miles

Surface corrosion on the front brake discs

Fail 31 Oct 2016 54,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Surface corrosion on the front brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,376 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,257 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 49,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,811 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2008 44,316 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?

Based on 136,422 MOT tests across 9,870 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
5,432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,638
fog lamp not working 5,286
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,589
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,901
Registration plate lamp not working 2,281
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HW51 BWV is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 99,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda B Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW51 BWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda B Series typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW51 BWV registered?

HW51 BWV is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is HW51 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 BWV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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