MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wing excessively corroded out of Prescribed area
Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wing excessively corroded out of Prescribed area
Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Centre exhaust mount broken
Coolant low
Offside front headlamp 1 of 2 mounts missing
Play in steering box
Some corrosion to vehicle under bonnet
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint locking devices (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint locking devices (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint locking devices (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint locking devices (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak Coolant low ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Offside Headlight has a broken mount but is secure
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear load valve stiff
nearside rear brake light slight discoloured
offside front linkage has slight play
steering box drop arm has slight play
Nearside front sock absorber lower bush deteriorated.
Play in nearside front steering idler ball joint.
Nearside front sock absorber lower bush deteriorated.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb missing (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam bulb missing (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Play in nearside front steering idler ball joint.
Offside front brake slightly binding.
Slight play in steering.
Unable to fully inspect chassis due to mud but some parts corroded.
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake slightly binding.
Slight play in steering.
Unable to fully inspect chassis due to mud but some parts corroded.
Offside front brake slightly binding.
Slight play in steering.
Front brake pads look to be wearing low.
Rear spring hanger bushes starting to deteriorate.
Slight movement in offside front steering.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake pads look to be wearing low.
Rear spring hanger bushes starting to deteriorate.
Slight movement in offside front steering.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front brake pads 2/3 worn
light damage to rear of vehicle but no sharp edges present
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres getting low on tread on inner edges
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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Y149 WBJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y149 WBJ, 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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Y149 WBJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 May 2001.
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