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Y314 MAE

2001 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,369 mi
Last recorded140,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 MAE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2025 140,369 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting point to front radiator valance panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg close to upper shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting point to front radiator valance panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Crossmember panel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Negative battery terminal slightly insecure - advise attention

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded upper casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 137,452 miles

BOTH battery terminals loose but not considered insecure - ATTENTION REQUIRED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH nearside & offside - monitor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg towards rear leaf spring shackle upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis leg towards rear leaf spring shackle upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 137,447 miles

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

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

BOTH battery terminals loose but not considered insecure - ATTENTION REQUIRED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH nearside & offside - monitor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg towards rear leaf spring shackle upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis leg towards rear leaf spring shackle upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 133,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 133,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 130,539 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 125,651 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 125,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 122,523 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 122,400 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 122,220 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 120,832 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded also both front under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 120,816 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded also both front under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 117,309 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 110,921 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 105,449 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 15 Jun 2012 103,028 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 99,911 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 95,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 85,613 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 66,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 57,592 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 57,385 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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Y314 MAE is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc 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 Y314 MAE, 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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Y314 MAE is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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