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Y163 AAB

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

288,952 mi
Last recorded288,952 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 AAB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 288,952 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 288,951 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 283,592 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 266,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, rear chassis spring hanger mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 261,817 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 261,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis front of rear spring hanger mounting holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind rear spring hanger mounting holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 248,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 248,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 253,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near tank (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 253,892 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near tank (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 249,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 245,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 239,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 234,795 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 222,069 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 211,167 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 198,138 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 184,482 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 184,473 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 170,020 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 153,398 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 135,662 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 119,811 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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Y163 AAB is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 Y163 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 Y163 AAB registered?

Y163 AAB is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y163 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 AAB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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