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Y798 MHJ

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,194 mi
Last recorded138,194 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 MHJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 138,194 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f lense cracked

o/s/r lense cracked

underside corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 137,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leaf spring front mounting point (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leaf spring front mounting point (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

general corrosion chassis

Pass 31 Jan 2015 130,109 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 130,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 123,835 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 116,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust centre bracket corroded

exhaust centre corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 109,360 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Fail 18 Jan 2012 109,360 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2011 101,003 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 13 Jan 2011 101,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 20 Jan 2010 94,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 94,613 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 91,180 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 90,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 80,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 80,691 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 66,271 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 66,271 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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Y798 MHJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y798 MHJ, 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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Y798 MHJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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