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Y159 AAB

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,772 mi
Last recorded196,772 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 AAB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 196,772 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 174,740 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 174,740 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 148,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 135,898 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 121,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 103,619 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 103,619 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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Y159 AAB is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y159 AAB, 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 Y159 AAB registered?

Y159 AAB is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y159 AAB safe to buy?

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