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Y781 AKL

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,222 mi
Last recorded167,222 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 AKL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 167,222 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2012 167,752 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)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 160,905 miles

clutch has a severe judder

starter switch is faulty.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 150,905 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 150,905 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 143,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 143,232 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 142,840 miles

Oil leak

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Dec 2008 142,840 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2007 123,909 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 123,874 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 102,617 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 83,421 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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Y781 AKL is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y781 AKL, 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 Y781 AKL registered?

Y781 AKL is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y781 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 AKL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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