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Y447 RAL

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,713 mi
Last recorded76,713 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 RAL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,713 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member drivers side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general chassis corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,311 miles

front suspension parts corroded

general chassis corrosion

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,119 miles

exhaust corroded

front suspension parts corroded

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,723 miles

all front suspension bushes perished

all rear suspension bushes perished

chassis corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 65,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,144 miles

n/s indicator lens broke

rear of n/s head lamp broke

Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,735 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 58,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,942 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 54,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 51,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,007 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,878 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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Y447 RAL is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y447 RAL, 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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Y447 RAL is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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