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Y527 ERB

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,315 mi
Last recorded110,315 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 ERB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 110,315 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

middle exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still supported ok

Fail 13 Sep 2014 110,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

middle exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still supported ok

Pass 11 Sep 2013 101,694 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 101,434 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,901 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cluth slave cylinder leaking fluid

n/s/f washer jet blocked but o/s/f jet provides enough water to clear screen

o/s/f diff oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,123 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 84,123 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,811 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,523 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,797 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,905 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 44,905 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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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Y527 ERB is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y527 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 Y527 ERB registered?

Y527 ERB is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y527 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y527 ERB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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