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Y238 DBV

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,870 mi
Last recorded123,870 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 DBV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 123,870 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play in aball joint

REAR brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 123,847 miles

brake pipes to and from rear load sensing valve getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

some play steering idlers and reaction balljoints

Pass 5 Mar 2014 121,063 miles

front and rear chassis rails outriggers and crossmembers getting corroded

front number plate cracked

some play steering idlers and reaction balljoints

tow bar mounting points getting corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 117,639 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear spring front and rear eye bushes getting worn

brake pipes to and from rear load sensing valve getting corroded

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

front number plate cracked

some play nearside front wheel bearing

some play steering idlers,reaction balljoints and track rod ends

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 117,639 miles

both rear spring front and rear eye bushes getting worn

brake pipes to and from rear load sensing valve getting corroded

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

front number plate cracked

some play nearside front wheel bearing

some play steering idlers,reaction balljoints and track rod ends

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 107,445 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,411 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,617 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 99,081 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 90,117 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,068 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,661 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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Y238 DBV is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y238 DBV, 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 Y238 DBV registered?

Y238 DBV is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y238 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y238 DBV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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