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Y283 UDL

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

121,482 mi
Last recorded121,482 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 UDL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 121,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2025 117,933 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing/ bumper damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing area corroding not testable area

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 117,933 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing/ bumper damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing area corroding not testable area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear of main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator support rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 103,634 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 95,149 miles

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 80,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 80,335 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 71,694 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose truckman top (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 71,683 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose truckman top (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,103 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,156 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,604 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 55,604 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part bracket securing bolt broken fouling on steering (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated on joint

slight oil weeps

Fail 23 Apr 2015 52,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 47,492 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 42,295 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 42,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 36,195 miles

All tyres starting to crack in side walls

Pass 13 May 2011 30,704 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 26,339 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 21,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 18,308 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,754 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 11,775 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 11,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2005 9,820 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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Y283 UDL is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 Y283 UDL, 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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Y283 UDL is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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