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Y468 EBA

2001 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

115,121 mi
Last recorded115,121 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 EBA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 115,121 miles

Crankshaft pulley worn

General corrosion to underbody

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Dec 2017 115,121 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Crankshaft pulley worn

General corrosion to underbody

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,660 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 113,593 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 111,891 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

os headlight slightly loose

osf door catches wing

Fail 3 Sep 2015 111,880 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

os headlight slightly loose

osf door catches wing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,689 miles

front number plate poor

fuel lines corroded

os door mirror cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2014 110,435 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate poor

fuel lines corroded

os door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2013 107,999 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 107,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,564 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

o/s headlamp trim missing

o/s/f wing/door damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2012 96,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

o/s headlamp trim missing

o/s/f wing/door damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,236 miles

rear seat belts incorrectly fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2011 82,235 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

rear seat belts incorrectly fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2009 82,132 miles

cannot access fuel cap

front no plate cracked

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/f lower shocker bush worn

o/s/f wing / door damaged

o/s/r inner wing shield insecure

rear seats and seat belts have been removed

some light crash damage to front of vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2009 82,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cannot access fuel cap

front no plate cracked

note fuel cap needs to be checked on retest and may fail

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/f lower shocker bush worn

o/s/f wing / door damaged

o/s/r inner wing shield insecure

rear seats and seat belts have been removed

some light crash damage to front of vehicle

o/s/r tyre has had corner/sidewall repair

Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,049 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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Y468 EBA is a 2001 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y468 EBA, 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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Y468 EBA is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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