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Y149 WBJ

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,442 mi
Last recorded198,442 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 WBJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 198,442 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 198,218 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 188,115 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 188,115 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2019 177,815 miles

rear load valve stiff

Pass 21 May 2018 173,626 miles

nearside rear brake light slight discoloured

offside front linkage has slight play

steering box drop arm has slight play

Pass 17 May 2017 170,530 miles

Nearside front sock absorber lower bush deteriorated.

Play in nearside front steering idler ball joint.

Fail 17 May 2017 170,530 miles

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.

Pass 18 May 2015 164,253 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Slight play in steering.

Unable to fully inspect chassis due to mud but some parts corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 163,895 miles

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.

Pass 20 May 2014 158,556 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Slight play in steering.

Pass 23 May 2013 151,960 miles

Front brake pads look to be wearing low.

Rear spring hanger bushes starting to deteriorate.

Slight movement in offside front steering.

Fail 22 May 2013 151,957 miles

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.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 140,927 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 140,927 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2011 135,551 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 135,551 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 126,325 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 113,814 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2008 97,542 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 83,396 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 83,396 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2006 71,791 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 71,033 miles

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)

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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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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