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Y742 HCX

2001 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,037 mi
Last recorded109,037 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 HCX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 105,313 miles

n/s/f tyre screw in tread

o/s/f metal brake pipe slight corrosion

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,336 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 101,323 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Centre Braking system leaking brake pipe union (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,068 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,884 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,591 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,194 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 62,596 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,694 miles

chassis has some corrosion in areas

exhaust has slight corrosion

front brakes have some imbalance

front wipesr have some wear,nearside front blade is split at end

fuel pipes along chassis ,front to rear have some corroison

nearside and offside front and rear brake flexi pipes have some deterioration

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi pipes have slight corrosion

nearside front steering lock stop cover is missing

rear brakes may require inspection and clean out

rear leaf springs have some corroison and wear

underside chassis sections have some corroison in areas

Fail 30 Jul 2009 56,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust has slight corrosion

front brakes have some imbalance

front wipesr have some wear,nearside front blade is split at end

fuel pipes along chassis ,front to rear have some corroison

nearside and offside front and rear brake flexi pipes have some deterioration

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi pipes have slight corrosion

nearside front steering lock stop cover is missing

rear brakes may require inspection and clean out

rear leaf springs have some corroison and wear

underside chassis sections have some corroison in areas

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,508 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 47,586 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,263 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 43,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 389,165 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 38,915 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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Y742 HCX is a 2001 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y742 HCX, 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 Y742 HCX registered?

Y742 HCX is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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