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PK51 MHE

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

233,784 mi
Last recorded233,784 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 MHE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 233,784 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 233,653 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis on several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis cross members in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 228,599 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 228,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 222,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/SF, O/SR & N/SR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underneath covered in surface corrosion

Pass 6 May 2022 218,450 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 218,450 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 210,721 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 210,721 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 202,103 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 202,103 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 191,732 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 191,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 182,455 miles

Central exhaust mount insecure

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 182,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central exhaust mount insecure

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 169,590 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 169,590 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 156,956 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 156,956 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 140,750 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 129,607 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 129,607 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 118,391 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 118,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 106,301 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 93,971 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,733 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,733 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2008 72,934 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 72,934 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 62,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,455 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 54,303 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 45,021 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 45,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PK51 MHE is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PK51 MHE, 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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PK51 MHE is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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