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Y537 ERB

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,510 mi
Last recorded155,510 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 ERB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 155,510 miles

Corrosion body l/f

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2026 155,507 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides L and R (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Mounting bracket rusted off (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides L /R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel and brake piped from front to rear corroded

Offside Front Inner CV joint stiff

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheelarge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front After market spotlight lens missing - sharp edge

Pass 24 Jun 2025 150,085 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Not cleaning all of window (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 144,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 138,173 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 May 2023 138,173 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 132,914 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 130,180 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 130,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 128,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various under body corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2019 124,225 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to various structural and non structural areas of vehicle

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, times 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft, rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 124,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/body (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/body (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Heavy surface corrosion to various structural and non structural areas of vehicle

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, times 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft, rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,252 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal pipe x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Surface corrosion to various structural and suspension components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 103,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,830 miles

Genral corrosion to underside of vehicle

Rear tyres around 2.5 mm

Slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe on front

Fail 16 Jan 2016 98,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front bump stops missing

clutch slave cylinder leaking STRONG ADVISE

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s head lamp loose

o/s/f bump stop missing

rear fog lamp loose but not insecure

spaire wheel missing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 92,440 miles

Both front cv boots perishing

Corrosion to brake pipes

Slight exhaust blow centre exhaust

front number plate cracked

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,179 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2012 88,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,539 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,559 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 61,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,907 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,575 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Oct 2005 30,423 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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Y537 ERB is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 Y537 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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Y537 ERB is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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