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BU51 MKG

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,279 mi
Last recorded182,279 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 MKG
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 182,279 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 169,151 miles

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

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

slight play in front steering arms..

Fail 8 Oct 2015 169,150 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

slight play in front steering arms..

Pass 28 Oct 2014 156,702 miles

Both chassis rails corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 156,702 miles

Both chassis rails corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 142,331 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 130,440 miles

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

O/s/f cv boot twisted

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

Unable to fully assess rear seat belts due to seat covers

Pass 28 Oct 2011 115,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 186,748 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 186,748 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 98,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 88,180 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 73,603 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 73,602 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 59,399 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,399 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 47,763 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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BU51 MKG is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU51 MKG, 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 BU51 MKG registered?

BU51 MKG is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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