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Y729 LDW

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,998 mi
Last recorded131,998 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 LDW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 131,998 miles

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 131,994 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 109,260 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 109,107 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 89,030 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 88,840 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,683 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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Y729 LDW is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y729 LDW, 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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Y729 LDW is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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