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Y285 RTP

2001 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,828 mi
Last recorded145,828 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 RTP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 145,828 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 144,529 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 143,320 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 143,320 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 141,394 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 139,251 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 135,585 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 132,346 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 132,346 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 130,581 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn prop rear joint ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 127,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has grease around it (2.4.G.2)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft rear joint ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 124,276 miles

both rear tyres badly perished.

front prop u/j worn.

no tow bar electrics.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 121,633 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

o/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2013 119,828 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 117,366 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 117,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 113,453 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Fail 31 Aug 2011 113,352 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT TYRES PERISHED

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 108,268 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 108,214 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 105,032 miles

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

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 29 Aug 2008 100,855 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 99,102 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 99,102 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2006 91,968 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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Y285 RTP is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y285 RTP, 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 Y285 RTP registered?

Y285 RTP is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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