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DX51 ZVY

2001 Mazda B Series

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

267,246 mi
Last recorded267,246 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 ZVY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 267,246 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front headlight has slight dampness inside lens

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy corrosion to front and rear chassis in places , parts have been welded and parts may need further attention soon.

heavy corrosion to vehicle body in places , floor pans , body mounts , front inner wings etc , has had some previous repairs made and may need some more in near future , not load bearing or in any prescribed areas but is holed in places.

item on dashboard which slightly affects drivers view of the road but not excessively

some oil dampness under engine , gearbox and rear axle / diff housing and turbo intercooler. may need attention soon.

spare wheel is missing from its carrier

vehicle has an intermittent starting fault

Pass 10 Feb 2021 264,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer c/v boot starting to perish heavily (may need attention soon)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight has very slight dampness inside lens

both inner wings and body mounts areas under bonnet and under vehicle are heavily corroded and holed in places but not load bearing or structual or within any prescribed areas but may require attention soon.

heavy surface corrosion to underbody / chassis in places , parts have been welded and parts may require further attention in near future

spare wheel is missing from its carrier

Pass 8 Feb 2020 260,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front outer c/v boots are starting to perish and have a minor leak of grease (may need attention soon)

front and rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded in places

heavy surface corrosion to uderbody / chassis / some body mounts areas - parts may require attention soon

slight dampness inside offside headlight lens

spare wheel is missing from carrier

steering and ball joint dust covers all slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2019 255,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

body mounts are heavily corroded in places (may need attention soon)

heavy surface corrosion to underbody / chassis in places (parts have been welded and parts may need further attention soon)

nearside front outer c/v boot is starting to perish and has a minor leak of grease (may need attention soon)

slight corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes in places

slight dampness inside offside headlight lens

some oil dampness under engine area in places

vehicle body in slightly poor condition in places and temporary repairs made

Fail 19 Feb 2019 255,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

body mounts are heavily corroded in places (may need attention soon)

heavy surface corrosion to underbody / chassis in places (parts have been welded and parts may need further attention soon)

nearside front outer c/v boot is starting to perish and has a minor leak of grease (may need attention soon)

slight corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes in places

slight dampness inside offside headlight lens

some oil dampness under engine area in places

vehicle body in slightly poor condition in places and temporary repairs made

Fail 12 Feb 2019 255,733 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure body has corroded holes (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure foot well heavily corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure foot well heavily corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure next to battery - hole (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 248,970 miles

EML on

Front Lower panel corroded and holed.(under radiator)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner wing heavily corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion drivers front foot well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wing corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded mounting brackets (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion though out under side (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 242,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front outer wing corrored and holed

all 4 leaf spring bushes cracking up

general corrosion though out under side

Pass 18 Feb 2016 234,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer corrosion to wheel arch

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 234,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer corrosion to wheel arch

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 227,001 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underside surface rusting

Pass 12 Feb 2014 218,312 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 203,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 203,883 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 190,002 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 189,928 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 178,488 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 178,196 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 161,708 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 144,308 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 128,904 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 111,591 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 111,586 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust well corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Feb 2006 92,588 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 92,577 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 92,577 miles

Offside Outer Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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DX51 ZVY is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX51 ZVY, 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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DX51 ZVY is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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