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Y108 FCU

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,775 mi
Last recorded73,775 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 FCU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,775 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 73,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,130 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 70,130 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,458 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 67,458 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,454 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 59,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,096 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 59,042 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,042 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 58,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,674 miles

Both front brake discs are corroding on inner faces.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 40,628 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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Y108 FCU is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y108 FCU, 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 Y108 FCU registered?

Y108 FCU is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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