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Y566 RRS

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,630 mi
Last recorded183,630 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 RRS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 183,630 miles

Fuel tank leaking top of tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front inner arch holed outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 180,324 miles

Offside Rear Has accident damage but no sharp edges

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 180,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Has accident damage but no sharp edges

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 176,950 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 168,806 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside inner wing corroded and holed (outwith prescribed areas0

Pass 22 Feb 2013 161,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

towing socket damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2013 161,420 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

towing socket damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2012 153,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 153,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 145,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2010 134,117 miles

slight wear at o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Feb 2010 134,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight wear at o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Feb 2009 124,372 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 110,780 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 97,234 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 83,112 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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Y566 RRS is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y566 RRS, 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 Y566 RRS registered?

Y566 RRS is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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