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JBC 469

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,932 mi
Last recorded166,932 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBC 469
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 166,932 miles

heavily wax oiled underside preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Sep 2024 166,079 miles

Heavily undersealed and wax oiled underside preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Sep 2023 165,360 miles

heavily wax oiled undersealed preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Sep 2022 163,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Heavily wax oiled underside preventing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 163,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Heavily wax oiled underside preventing full inspection of some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 163,329 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inter mid drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 162,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 160,158 miles

Heavily wax oiled underside unable to fully inspect all components.

Pass 16 May 2018
Pass 13 Apr 2017 169,558 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 169,550 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis section, in front of rear spring forward chassis attachment. (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 130,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,119 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 122,119 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 115,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,017 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,228 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 100,228 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 92,227 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,734 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,068 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 74,379 miles

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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JBC 469 is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JBC 469, 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.

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What year was JBC 469 registered?

JBC 469 is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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