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NK51 VDV

2001 Mazda B Series

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

217,535 mi
Last recorded217,535 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 VDV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 217,535 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 217,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 209,039 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 194,937 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 194,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 189,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 189,868 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 183,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 183,361 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 178,598 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 178,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Oct 2011 174,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 174,655 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 168,115 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 168,115 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 157,882 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 147,108 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 147,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 121,381 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 121,381 miles

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

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

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 VDV is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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