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AO51 ZRV

2001 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,936 mi
Last recorded116,936 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZRV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 116,936 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 108,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cvboot cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2023 96,642 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 92,436 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,868 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear slightly corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 90,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear slightly corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear light lens cracked

steering box arm ball joint has slight movement

Fail 9 Nov 2020 89,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

bottom ball joint rubber perishing both sides

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear light lens cracked

steering box arm ball joint has slight movement

Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,994 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 82,244 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,874 miles

Incorrect gland nuts may have been used on replacement brake pipes.

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 74,874 miles

Incorrect gland nuts may have been used on replacement brake pipes.

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,718 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 64,124 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,124 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,257 miles

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

Exhaust mounting weakened by corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,582 miles

exhaust mounting deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 51,233 miles

Exhaust centre mounting deteriorated, but exhaust system still adequately mounted.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,499 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,814 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 29,753 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,996 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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AO51 ZRV is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AO51 ZRV, 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 AO51 ZRV registered?

AO51 ZRV is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AO51 ZRV safe to buy?

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