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RL51 CFY

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

317,798 mi
Last recorded317,798 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 CFY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 317,798 miles

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

corrosion on body

heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Jun 2019 298,685 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 284,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint top ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 284,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint top ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 265,461 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2017 265,461 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2015 241,997 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 241,997 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2014 230,952 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 May 2013 218,540 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 218,540 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 208,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 200,002 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 190,262 miles

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

nearside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 173,301 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 149,297 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 139,946 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 123,731 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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RL51 CFY is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RL51 CFY, 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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RL51 CFY is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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