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Y266 LBB

2001 Mazda B Series

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,216 mi
Last recorded117,216 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 LBB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 117,216 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 114,070 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 107,787 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 103,364 miles

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2009 103,364 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2007 98,490 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 90,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 89,986 miles

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

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y266 LBB is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y266 LBB, 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 Y266 LBB registered?

Y266 LBB is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y266 LBB safe to buy?

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