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WV51 XAW

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,822 mi
Last recorded145,822 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 145,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 145,822 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 139,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wheel bearings lightly noisey when rotated.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 139,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front wheel bearings lightly noisey when rotated.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 128,607 miles

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

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 128,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 119,640 miles

Exhaust centre mount not supporting exhaust

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

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2012 119,640 miles

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

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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust centre mount not supporting exhaust

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

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2010 100,716 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 100,716 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 88,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 77,167 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,515 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 65,515 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 52,988 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 52,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XAW is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XAW, 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 WV51 XAW registered?

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

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