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Y308 MGU

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

283,751 mi
Last recorded283,751 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 MGU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 283,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced along to middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced along to middle behind fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 270,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 256,783 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 256,783 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 241,258 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 240,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 227,656 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 211,700 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

screen cracked at bottom

Pass 17 Aug 2015 196,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear & from front to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

windscreen cracked along bottom

Pass 6 Aug 2014 180,750 miles

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

slight bind offside front brake

windscreen craked along bottom

Pass 7 Aug 2013 164,065 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

screen cracked at bottom not in drivers view

Pass 3 Mar 2012 140,834 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

center exhust clamp rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2011 124,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 107,026 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 91,696 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 91,653 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,816 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 68,314 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,328 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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Y308 MGU is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y308 MGU, 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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Y308 MGU is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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