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NK51 VDO

2001 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,993 mi
Last recorded160,993 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 VDO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 160,993 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 160,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 160,872 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 151,371 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel pipes corroded / o/s/f brake bind / n/s washer /

Fail 8 Nov 2010 151,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel pipes corroded / o/s/f brake bind / n/s washer /

Fail 24 Mar 2010 151,259 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 142,219 miles

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

gearbox crossmember corroded and holed

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 131,007 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 131,007 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 114,027 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 114,027 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 89,675 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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NK51 VDO is a 2001 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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