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WV51 XAU

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,924 mi
Last recorded156,924 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 XAU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 156,924 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower front panel and rear body mounts corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 156,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Behind n/s/f wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket not attatched (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower front panel and rear body mounts corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Behind o/s/f wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 150,245 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front floor pans corroded by body mounts

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/s and o/s front panel by body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Suspension bushes perished

Fail 24 Sep 2018 150,245 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front floor pans corroded by body mounts

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/s and o/s front panel by body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 15 Sep 2017 142,886 miles

Centre exhaust mouting corroded off but exhaust adequately supported

Lower front panel holed. Surface corrosion throughout chassis, suspension components and metal pipes

Rear shackle bushes slightly worn

Suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2017 142,886 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre exhaust mouting corroded off but exhaust adequately supported

Lower front panel holed. Surface corrosion throughout chassis, suspension components and metal pipes

Rear shackle bushes slightly worn

Suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2016 135,993 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing but exhaust adequately supported

Lower front panel and front floor pans getting rusty

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear shackle bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2015 126,610 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

center exhaust hanger incomplete

Fail 16 Sep 2015 126,610 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

center exhaust hanger incomplete

Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,540 miles

Exhaust centre mount rusted off but exhaust adequately supported

Surface corrosion to chassis and suspension

Fail 24 Sep 2014 116,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust centre mount rusted off but exhaust adequately supported

N/s wiper split

Surface corrosion to chassis and suspension

Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,379 miles

Exhaust centre mount rusted through

Headlight adjusters u/s

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 5 Sep 2013 108,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust centre mount rusted through

Headlight adjusters u/s

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 100,872 miles

Exhaust centre mount rusted through

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 100,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust centre mount rusted through

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

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Wipers split

Pass 24 Sep 2011 94,896 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

play developing in steering box

Fail 17 Sep 2011 94,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

play developing in steering box

Pass 25 Sep 2010 83,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 68,796 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 56,431 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,813 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 46,813 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,007 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 36,007 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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WV51 XAU is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WV51 XAU, 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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WV51 XAU is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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