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Y196 BEJ

2001 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,361 mi
Last recorded60,361 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 BEJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 60,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 59,575 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 58,643 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 58,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 58,239 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,994 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 57,671 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 57,219 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 57,219 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,942 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,942 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,492 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,487 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,858 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,041 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,348 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,845 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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Y196 BEJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 Y196 BEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y196 BEJ registered?

Y196 BEJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y196 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y196 BEJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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