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Y357 BBX

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,267 mi
Last recorded168,267 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 BBX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 168,267 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 160,574 miles

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

Front Lower arms covered with underderseal

Inner sills covered with underseal

chassie covered in underseal

Pass 22 Mar 2022 152,990 miles

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

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

Rear cross member corroded above axle

Rear leaf springs corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 152,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear cross member corroded above axle

Rear leaf springs corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 145,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 138,004 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 137,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative pattern also poor (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing mounting brake pipe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 132,690 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 132,627 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 126,499 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 126,498 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner face of chassis leg marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 122,724 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 122,724 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,844 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 119,844 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,843 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 113,988 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 111,341 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 111,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 109,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 109,183 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,284 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken (exhaust adequately supported)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 105,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken (exhaust adequately supported)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 100,208 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 96,669 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 91,380 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 91,380 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 87,320 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 87,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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Y357 BBX is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y357 BBX, 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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Y357 BBX is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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