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Y709 YAO

2001 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,832 mi
Last recorded79,832 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 YAO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 79,832 miles

extensive areas of vehicle structure heavy surface corrosion and welding appeared ok at test

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,677 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion extensive areas heavy surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 78,663 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering centre chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion extensive areas heavy surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,426 miles

Surface corrosion to chassis and rear cargo tub

Fail 22 Jul 2015 76,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

EXcessive surface corrosion to chassis and body

Near side front splitting and perished in sidewalls

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,901 miles

offside front tyre srubbed inside edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 68,901 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre srubbed inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,381 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 64,362 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,750 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 62,750 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,714 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,143 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 55,143 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,106 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 51,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,460 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,226 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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Y709 YAO is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y709 YAO, 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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Y709 YAO is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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