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WJ51 VGA

2001 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,096 mi
Last recorded135,096 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 VGA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 135,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rusting to various prescribed areas

Pass 17 Apr 2018 132,343 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 131,433 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 129,776 miles

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

engine oil leak

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 128,640 miles

engine oil leak

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight play in osf and nsf wheel bearings

Fail 3 Feb 2015 128,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

minor leak exhaust centre

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 125,002 miles

nsf and nsr tyres worn close to legal limit

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 124,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

nsf and nsr tyres worn close to legal limit

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 122,748 miles

osr outer and nsr outer brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 111,632 miles

osr outer and nsr outer brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,573 miles

osf outer and nsf outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

osf,nsf,nsr and osr brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 95,566 miles

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

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

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

osf outer and nsf outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

osf,nsf,nsr and osr brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,121 miles

osf outer and nsf outer constant velocity gaiters deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,738 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded behind fuel tank

osf and nsf brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,595 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 43,743 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,743 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 43,478 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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WJ51 VGA is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Red 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 WJ51 VGA, 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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WJ51 VGA is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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