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Y84 VBJ

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,891 mi
Last recorded129,891 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 VBJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 129,891 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 129,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 124,069 miles

Front brake pads look to be wearing low. Need checking.

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

Offside front outer CV boot starting to crack.

Unable to fully inspect chassis/underbody components due to mud.

Fail 8 Jun 2021 124,036 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake pads look to be wearing low. Need checking.

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

Offside front outer CV boot starting to crack.

Unable to fully inspect chassis/underbody components due to mud.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 116,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in front prop (rear) u/j.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,781 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 109,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front CV boots deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,900 miles

Front CV boots deteriorated.

Slight movement in offside front shock upper mount.

Fail 15 May 2018 102,834 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front CV boots deteriorated.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight movement in offside front shock absorber upper mount.

Pass 25 May 2017 95,781 miles

Front prop shaft rear U/J has slight play.

Nearside front outer CV boot deteriorated.

Unable to fully inspect chassis due to mud.

Pass 19 May 2016 89,671 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 79,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 79,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 73,328 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,837 miles

both front tyres betting low and all tyres have cuts in them.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,492 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,333 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,639 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,095 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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Y84 VBJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y84 VBJ, 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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Y84 VBJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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