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NK51 VDJ

2001 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,601 mi
Last recorded165,601 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 VDJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 165,601 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near shock absorber / leaf spring (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned mount broken (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to suspension & steering components

corrosion to vehicle body & underside

metal brake & fuel pipes greased

Pass 14 Jul 2016 150,918 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Jul 2016 150,913 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 30 Jun 2016 150,857 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play both sides idler joints worn (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front nail in tyre

centre stoplight not working

rear leaf springs condition

Pass 26 Jun 2015 137,534 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 125,068 miles

rear leaf springs corroded

play in pitman arm ball joint

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

compensator valve lever siezed

front number plate slightly de-laminated

fuel & brake pipes corroded

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

play in nearside idler arm ball joint & bush

Fail 23 Jun 2014 124,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

compensator valve lever siezed

front number plate slightly de-laminated

fuel & brake pipes corroded

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

play in nearside idler arm ball joint & bush

play in pitman arm ball joint

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,728 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,899 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2012 103,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,649 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 96,649 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 88,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 79,160 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 60,223 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 60,223 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 49,470 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 37,610 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 37,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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NK51 VDJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NK51 VDJ, 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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NK51 VDJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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