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PX51 BYF

2001 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,487 mi
Last recorded76,487 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 BYF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,487 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 75,551 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,016 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 72,753 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,088 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,498 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 63,491 miles

Front Lower anti roll bar d bushes worn

Front uj worn

Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,929 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 61,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2013 56,997 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2013 56,997 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,793 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 51,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,314 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 47,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,937 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 42,937 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,987 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 33,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,974 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,104 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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PX51 BYF is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX51 BYF, 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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What year was PX51 BYF registered?

PX51 BYF is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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