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Y516 ERB

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,147 mi
Last recorded105,147 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 ERB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2014 105,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,384 miles

Slight judder on front brakes

slight play in O/S/f and N/S/f wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jul 2013 100,384 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

O/S/F lower ball joint slight play

Slight judder on front brakes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in O/S/f and N/S/f wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,035 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,691 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 88,691 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

n/s steering lock bolt broken

n/s/f top inner wishbone bushes slight play

n/s/r suspension shackle bushes worn

pas fluid low

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,280 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 82,269 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f upper wishbone inner bushes worn

Fail 26 Jun 2009 75,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes coverd in grease and dirt difficult to check

rear bumper bent

Pass 26 Jun 2009 75,116 miles

brake pipes coverd in grease and dirt difficult to check

rear bumper bent

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,192 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,246 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 56,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,195 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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Y516 ERB is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y516 ERB, 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 Y516 ERB registered?

Y516 ERB is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y516 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y516 ERB shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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