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Y388 USB

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

247,421 mi
Last recorded247,421 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 USB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 247,421 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 242,000 miles

chassis corroded/deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2010 229,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 216,442 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 203,466 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 203,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 187,544 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 3 Mar 2006 169,686 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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Y388 USB is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y388 USB, 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 Y388 USB registered?

Y388 USB is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y388 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y388 USB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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