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Y449 OUA

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,823 mi
Last recorded96,823 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 OUA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,823 miles

Oil leak clutch slave cylinder ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 96,729 miles

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 Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak clutch slave cylinder ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,913 miles

Offside front bump stop missing.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 91,913 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front bump stop missing.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 88,099 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 85,916 miles

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

Drivers side door mirror loose but not likley to fall off.

N/S - O/S condition of front brake pads

N/S/F side wall damage to tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,916 miles

Drivers side door mirror loose but not likley to fall off.

N/S - O/S condition of front brake pads

N/S/F side wall damage to tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 84,004 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 84,004 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,204 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,201 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 79,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,434 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 62,434 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,443 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 56,443 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 49,029 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 49,016 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 40,799 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 40,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y449 OUA is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y449 OUA, 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 Y449 OUA registered?

Y449 OUA is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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