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Y281 LBB

2001 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,541 mi
Last recorded121,541 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 LBB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2013 121,541 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 117,201 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 115,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ns/f and o/s/f inner tyre edges worn

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

tailgate not opening

Fail 6 Jul 2011 115,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded but not leaking

ns/f and o/s/f inner tyre edges worn

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

tailgate not opening

Pass 10 Apr 2010 111,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 106,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 101,585 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 84,509 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 69,902 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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Y281 LBB is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y281 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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Y281 LBB is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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