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Y432 PCB

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

256,052 mi
Last recorded256,052 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 PCB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 256,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 256,052 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means Temporary push in type fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 256,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Sep 2015 252,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 248,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

o/s reverse light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2014 248,846 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front brakes grabbing slightly

o/s reverse light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2013 244,133 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 244,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 232,788 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 232,722 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 212,305 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 212,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 190,939 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 190,933 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 168,316 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 168,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 144,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 120,696 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 94,308 miles

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

slight play steering linkages

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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Y432 PCB is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y432 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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Y432 PCB is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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