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SN51 FVZ

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

152,702 mi
Last recorded152,702 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 FVZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 152,702 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

cargo floor holed

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

tailgate shut area holed

Fail 18 Jul 2017 152,699 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour engine missfire under load suspect blocked filter (7.4.B.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount X2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure inner arch holed at filter mounting piont (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported on axel (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount X2 (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

cargo floor holed

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

tailgate shut area holed

Pass 9 Dec 2016 151,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 151,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 147,978 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 147,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint drop arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 142,562 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 142,562 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 142,380 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) 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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 138,599 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 138,599 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 133,064 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 133,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,794 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 118,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 106,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 106,761 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,662 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,246 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 76,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 57,029 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,932 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 42,787 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SN51 FVZ is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SN51 FVZ, 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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SN51 FVZ is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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