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Y428 PCB

2001 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,996 mi
Last recorded95,996 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 PCB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 95,996 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exaust clamp broken but exaust not insecure,.

front to rear brake pipe unclipped but doesnt vibrate.

n/s/r leaf spring bolt looks to be slightly loose.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 95,996 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exaust clamp broken but exaust not insecure,.

front to rear brake pipe unclipped but doesnt vibrate.

n/s/r leaf spring bolt looks to be slightly loose.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,561 miles

chassis starting to rust

n/s/r reverse lamp lens cracked

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

tail gate handle broken

wide tyres fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis starting to rust

n/s/r reverse lamp lens cracked

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

tail gate handle broken

wide tyres fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,548 miles

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

chassis starting to get rusty

slight movement in n/s/f wheel

slight movement in o/s/f lower shocker mount

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,611 miles

N/S/R LIGHT UNIT CRACKED

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

UNDER CHASSIS RUSTING

Fail 19 Jan 2010 66,514 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S/R LIGHT UNIT CRACKED

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

UNDER CHASSIS RUSTING

Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,764 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 50,542 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

chassis getting rusty

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,542 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis getting rusty

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,528 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEELS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN

Fail 28 Mar 2006 50,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEELS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN

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
Full Mazda B Series reliability report

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Y428 PCB is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y428 PCB, 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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Y428 PCB is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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