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Y178 MRC

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,912 mi
Last recorded151,912 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 MRC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 151,912 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 151,912 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2024 147,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 147,041 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 135,289 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 135,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 128,426 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 124,411 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 118,305 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 109,408 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 109,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 102,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,445 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,635 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,426 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 64,406 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,027 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limit advise.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,118 miles

mid exhaust bracket in poor condition advise.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,074 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,136 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake pads could be well worn [difficult to inspect without wheels removing]

only one jet opperating on offside screenwasher

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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Y178 MRC is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y178 MRC, 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 Y178 MRC registered?

Y178 MRC is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y178 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y178 MRC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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