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Y996 SPX

2001 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,600 mi
Last recorded163,600 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 SPX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 163,600 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s rear bushes cracking / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 153,377 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 153,376 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis face by shock mounting holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 137,186 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 117,374 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 100,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,772 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 96,772 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,959 miles

center exhaust mount missing

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,154 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise centre exhaust mount corroded

advise front brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,180 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

frbrakes slightly binding not showing on rbt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,224 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,020 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,533 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

A wire from the battery to the relay on the offside inner wing is burnt out!

Fail 2 Jul 2008 57,533 miles

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

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

A wire from the battery to the relay on the offside inner wing is burnt out!

Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,542 miles

front number plate cracked.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 45,739 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate is cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2006 45,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate is cracked

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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Y996 SPX is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y996 SPX, 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 Y996 SPX registered?

Y996 SPX is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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