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WRU 8B

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,980 mi
Last recorded111,980 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRU 8B
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 111,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some corrosion in chassis at rear ,none excessive enough to fail

Pass 4 Sep 2024 110,400 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 107,702 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 103,068 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 100,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,179 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,369 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,051 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,555 miles

Rear Oil leak axle ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,806 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,981 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 74,977 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,621 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 48,822 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 48,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,092 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,526 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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WRU 8B is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WRU 8B, 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 WRU 8B registered?

WRU 8B is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is WRU 8B safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRU 8B shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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