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Y198 GFB

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,872 mi
Last recorded126,872 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 GFB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 126,872 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 126,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 116,129 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 110,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat is in bad condition advise replacement

Fail 20 Feb 2018 110,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint as marked, (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven offside slower. (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 102,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low!! (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 98,628 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 98,515 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck needs a clip (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,055 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,040 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside frot tyre has uneven wear around the inner shoulder

Fail 5 Mar 2014 89,695 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside frot tyre has uneven wear around the inner shoulder

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,618 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 84,598 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise nearside front inner brake p[ad is wearing thinner than the others

Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,411 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,437 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded/holed

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge 'step up'

rear number plate lamp is fitted to the nearside - not sure will fully illuminate number plate in the dark

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,479 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 69,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,323 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

offside and nearside front wheel bearings, slight movement.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 64,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

offside and nearside front wheel bearings, slight movement.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,916 miles

brake warning light on dash; staying on

Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,646 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,783 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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Y198 GFB is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y198 GFB, 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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Y198 GFB is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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