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B18 VXL

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,648 mi
Last recorded68,648 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 VXL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 68,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 68,609 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills, chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 68,524 miles

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

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

patchy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2022 67,819 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,209 miles

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

General corrosion to chassis

Pass 17 Jun 2020 65,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake pipes corroded near side and off side (1.1.11 (c))

chassis corrosion general near side off side front and rear

cracking on near side off side front shock absorber bushes

front roll bar bushes cracking near side off side

near side off side front metal brake pipes corroded

near side off side front tie bar bushes cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,972 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded ..only just acceptable

corrosion to chassis box sections

corrosion to the offside front and the nearside front floors

Fail 11 Jun 2019 62,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded ..only just acceptable

corrosion to chassis box sections

corrosion to the offside front and the nearside front floors

Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,978 miles

corrosion to the front metal brake pipes

front brake discs corroded

heavy corrosion to chassis box sections

imbalance to rear brake operation (service)

noise from rear diff when turning wheels

rear leaf springs corroded

slight bind to the offside front brake

Fail 17 Apr 2018 59,978 miles

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

corrosion to the front metal brake pipes

front brake discs corroded

heavy corrosion to chassis box sections

imbalance to rear brake operation (service)

noise from rear diff when turning wheels

rear leaf springs corroded

slight bind to the offside front brake

Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,893 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,660 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,862 miles

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated.

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,451 miles

Brakes grabbing and slight fluctuation..

Fail 8 Jan 2013 57,150 miles

Imbalance on front brakes.

Poor pattern on o/s headlight (condensation)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,150 miles

Imbalance on front brakes.

Poor pattern on o/s headlight (condensation)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,103 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 55,103 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,583 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,309 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,618 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,811 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 39,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 34,590 miles

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

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

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

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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B18 VXL is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B18 VXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B18 VXL registered?

B18 VXL is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is B18 VXL safe to buy?

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