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Y788 XEF

2001 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,537 mi
Last recorded128,537 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 XEF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 128,537 miles

n/s/f track rod end threads damaged

n/s/r outer tyre sidewall damaged

tailgate handle broken but still opens from outside

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 12 Dec 2012 128,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f track rod end threads damaged

n/s/r outer tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f brake slightly binding

tailgate handle broken but still opens from outside

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 22 Dec 2011 124,175 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 113,487 miles

main front to rear brake pipes by load sensing valve slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 109,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

main brake pipes by load sensing valve slightly corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2009 109,718 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

main brake pipes by load sensing valve slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2008 104,973 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 104,973 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 102,527 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 102,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 91,171 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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Y788 XEF is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y788 XEF, 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 Y788 XEF registered?

Y788 XEF is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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