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FL51 DRV

2001 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,919 mi
Last recorded170,919 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda B Series99,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 DRV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 170,919 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018
Fail 23 Dec 2017 158,708 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 101,958 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 91,803 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 79,701 miles

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

O/S/F Inner Driveshaft Gaiter Split.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 79,506 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

O/S/F Inner Driveshaft Gaiter Split.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 69,199 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 69,198 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 58,885 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 58,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 39,427 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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FL51 DRV is a 2001 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL51 DRV, 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 FL51 DRV registered?

FL51 DRV is a 2001 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is FL51 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 DRV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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