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Y985 EAJ

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,049 mi
Last recorded110,049 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 EAJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,049 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis has repairs covered in u/seal

Pass 1 Aug 2018 104,029 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 98,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 84,730 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Chassis rail near upper shocker mount and general chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

pick up body has various corrosion

play in inner steering joints

Fail 30 Oct 2015 84,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper shocker attatchment area (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion shocker attatchment area (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

pick up body has various corrosion

play in inner steering joints

Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,430 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

pick up body has corrosion

slight play steering inner joints

Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,503 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

pick up body has corrosion

slight play steering inner joints

Fail 21 Mar 2014 74,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,485 miles

front prop joint

towbar

Fail 22 Mar 2013 69,485 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

front prop joint

towbar

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,408 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 64,408 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,260 miles

both front top suspension ball joints have slight play

both front track rod ends have slight play in ball joint

engine oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

load valve stiff

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,811 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front disks slightly worn

front tyres worn close to legal limit

general corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,477 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise freeplay in steering

Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,939 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 37,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,745 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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Y985 EAJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y985 EAJ, 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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Y985 EAJ is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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