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BG51 ZTW

2001 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

202,659 mi
Last recorded202,659 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZTW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 202,659 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 195,670 miles

rear cross member corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 195,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 187,018 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 187,018 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 173,230 miles

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

off side front window requires attention

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Fail 4 Nov 2013 173,230 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side front window requires attention

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 27 Oct 2012 169,208 miles

Diff oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 157,205 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

wear in steering

Fail 2 Jun 2011 157,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

wear in steering

Pass 7 May 2010 144,227 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread. o/s/r lens damaged. n/s wing repeater damaged. power steering leak, oil near o/s/f brake. rear brake pipes rusty. o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Fail 7 May 2010 144,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre low on tread. o/s/r lens damaged. n/s wing repeater damaged. power steering leak, oil near o/s/f brake. rear brake pipes rusty. o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 132,427 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

oil leaks . slight wear in steering

Pass 6 Apr 2009 132,427 miles

oil leaks . slight wear in steering

Fail 2 Apr 2008 123,672 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. o/s/f brake discs worn and slightly binding. n/s/r tyre sidewall damge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 123,672 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. o/s/f brake discs worn and slightly binding. n/s/r tyre sidewall damge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 115,695 miles

rear tyres worn 2mm. †n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 18 Feb 2006 104,567 miles

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

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

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

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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BG51 ZTW is a 2001 Mazda B Series in White 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 BG51 ZTW, 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 BG51 ZTW registered?

BG51 ZTW is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BG51 ZTW safe to buy?

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