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Y326 WST

2001 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,125 mi
Last recorded85,125 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 WST
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,125 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 76,077 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 76,077 miles

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,065 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 68,065 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,897 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind at o/s/f brake

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,923 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 56,923 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,634 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 52,628 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,208 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

bind at front brakes

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Feb 2007 49,208 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bind at front brakes

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,533 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

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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Y326 WST is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y326 WST, 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 Y326 WST registered?

Y326 WST is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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