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Y768 PBJ

2001 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

174,551 mi
Last recorded174,551 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 PBJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 174,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced very dim on dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed at rear spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside front chassis 'x' member holed (near body mountings) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy rear silencer missing and straight through pipe fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both stoplamps no brighter than sidelamps (4.3.3 (a) (i))

all 4 wheels protruding wheel arches

Pass 26 Jun 2019 170,393 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 170,393 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 170,084 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

light corrosion on chassis

Pass 26 Jun 2018 167,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Under vehicle general surface corrosion.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 165,072 miles

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

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 26 May 2017 165,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 16 May 2016 161,051 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 159,643 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil/fuel leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 159,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

oil/fuel leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 155,232 miles

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

offside front brake sticky

rear brake valve slight movement

Fail 24 Jun 2013 155,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake valve slight movement

Pass 25 Jun 2012 148,627 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 148,627 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 141,627 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 141,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 132,412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 119,901 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 119,901 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 106,426 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 106,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 91,672 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 87,404 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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Y768 PBJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y768 PBJ, 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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Y768 PBJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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