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SY51 VMV

2001 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

98,908 mi
Last recorded98,908 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 VMV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,908 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

evidence of corrosion in many places

front and rear tyres are now different sizes but acceptable

Fail 24 Mar 2015 98,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

evidence of corrosion in many places

Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,865 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

evidence of body corrosion and underbody corrosion in many places

front no plate secured with insulting tape but is secure

Fail 25 Mar 2014 95,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

evidence of body corrosion and underbody corrosion in many places

front no plate secured with insulting tape but is secure

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,769 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear spring bushes worn

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 8 Mar 2013 86,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear wiring to tail lamp unit insecure and deteriorated

rear spring bushes worn

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,612 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 74,612 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 62,802 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chassis getting weak in places and evidence of corroson places

Fail 25 Feb 2011 62,802 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chassis getting weak in places and evidence of corroson places

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,459 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine crankshaft pulley broken

rope tangled at offside front hub area

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,487 miles

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

engine crankshaft pulley broken

rope tangled at offside front hub area

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,384 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 32,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,283 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 27,282 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 21,647 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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SY51 VMV is a 2001 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SY51 VMV, 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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SY51 VMV is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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