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Y397 WHH

2001 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,604 mi
Last recorded126,604 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 WHH
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 126,604 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 118,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 111,374 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 101,192 miles

underbody corroded and muddy

Fail 17 Feb 2023 101,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

underbody corroded and muddy

Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,368 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 97,203 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 97,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,161 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 93,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,650 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 88,567 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 82,512 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,512 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,139 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,566 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 73,482 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,514 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,541 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,084 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,723 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 59,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,802 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 49,671 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,458 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 44,458 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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Y397 WHH is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y397 WHH, 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 Y397 WHH registered?

Y397 WHH is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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