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L3 SVV

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,595 mi
Last recorded165,595 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 SVV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 165,595 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

there appears to be no rear load valve fitted to this vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2014 156,283 miles

there appears to be no rear load valve fitted to this vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2014 156,084 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

there appears to be no rear load valve fitted to this vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2013 147,016 miles

load sensing valve does not appear to be fitted to this vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2013 146,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

load sensing valve does not appear to be fitted to this vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2012 134,485 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 119,537 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 119,370 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 104,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 90,977 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,286 miles

Advise; exhaust silencer mounting strap heavily corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2008 79,286 miles

Advise; exhaust silencer mounting strap heavily corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 65,781 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,263 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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L3 SVV is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L3 SVV, 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

How do I check the history of L3 SVV?

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What year was L3 SVV registered?

L3 SVV is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is L3 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 SVV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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