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Y923 YJF

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,342 mi
Last recorded157,342 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 YJF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 157,342 miles

Coolant leak(suspect water pump)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 157,142 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak(suspect water pump)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 155,326 miles

Front tyre treads low

Rear spring bushes worn

Windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Aug 2015 151,405 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

off side rear tyre cracking in the outer side wall

Fail 3 Aug 2015 151,401 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

off side rear tyre cracking in the outer side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2014 147,317 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 147,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 142,808 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 142,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 136,701 miles

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

Tyre size 195/14C

Fail 31 Jul 2012 136,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre size 195/14C

Pass 10 Jan 2011 120,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 119,944 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 119,935 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 118,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 114,970 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

\\\\ o/s/f tyre worn inside edge \\\\

Pass 19 Aug 2006 106,419 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 106,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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Y923 YJF is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y923 YJF, 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 Y923 YJF registered?

Y923 YJF is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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