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Mazda B Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,499 cc

Y201 VBEMOT history

Y201 VBE is a blue diesel Mazda B Series first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2024
Mileage
95,563 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y201 VBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
B Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y201 VBE was last recorded at 95,563 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,389 miles · 30 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
174 miles
Average per year
2,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,563 miles
  • 2023 – 95,389 miles
  • 2022 – 95,383 miles
  • 2021 – 93,654 miles
  • 2020 – 92,380 miles
  • 2019 – 90,268 miles
  • 2018 – 85,807 miles
  • 2017 – 80,569 miles
  • 2016 – 79,378 miles
  • 2015 – 75,517 miles
  • 2013 – 72,006 miles
  • 2012 – 70,051 miles
  • 2011 – 67,738 miles
  • 2010 – 65,715 miles
  • 2009 – 63,504 miles
  • 2008 – 60,348 miles
  • 2007 – 56,599 miles
  • 2006 – 52,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,563 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join between mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure tub and mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Body mounting fixings insecure tub and mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mid mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under body and tub
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged not affecting use
  • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
  • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear diff leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body next to body mount corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear light units damaged but not showing white light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Centre to rear exhaust corroded on join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear tub to body mount corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear diff corroded and weeping gear oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,563 miles (+174)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,563 miles
    Test number
    619813217910
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join between mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure tub and mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body mounting fixings insecure tub and mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mid mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under body and tub
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged not affecting use
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  2. Pass95,389 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,389 miles
    Test number
    799671460685
    • AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mounts and rear tub corroded on both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO,S,R light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  3. Fail95,389 miles (+6)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,389 miles
    Test number
    536070983869
    • MajorFuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mounts and rear tub corroded on both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO,S,R light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  4. Pass95,383 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,383 miles
    Test number
    806093504953
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body next to body mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak
    • AdvisoryRear light units damaged but not showing white light
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust corroded on join
    • AdvisoryRear tub to body mount corroded

  5. Fail95,377 miles (+1,723)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,377 miles
    Test number
    353504609281
    • MajorFuel system component leaking from tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body next to body mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak
    • AdvisoryRear light units damaged but not showing white light
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust corroded on join
    • AdvisoryRear tub to body mount corroded

  6. Pass93,654 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,654 miles
    Test number
    315995379261
    • AdvisoryRear diff corroded and weeping gear oil
    • AdvisoryRear tub on both sides corroded

  7. Fail93,647 miles (+1,267)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,647 miles
    Test number
    224284993142
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Rear laden valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff corroded and weeping gear oil
    • AdvisoryRear tub on both sides corroded

  8. Pass92,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,380 miles
    Test number
    400295925523
    • AdvisoryO,s,r body mounts corroded

  9. Fail92,380 miles (+2,112)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,380 miles
    Test number
    802740573361
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO,s,r body mounts corroded

  10. Pass90,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,268 miles
    Test number
    420611996738
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor plan corroded and holed

  11. Fail90,268 miles (+4,461)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,268 miles
    Test number
    514490677409
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor plan corroded and holed

  12. Pass85,807 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,807 miles
    Test number
    737678197548
    • AdvisoryChassis has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront idle arms have slight play

  13. Fail85,784 miles (+5,215)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    720353641906
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChassis has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront idle arms have slight play

  14. Pass80,569 miles (+1,191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,569 miles
    Test number
    557736614761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront idle arms have slight play in ball joints
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corroded not holed

  15. Pass79,378 miles (+3,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,378 miles
    Test number
    523927412023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low

  16. Pass75,517 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,517 miles
    Test number
    599993825001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,006 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,006 miles
    Test number
    477664503493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,001 miles (+1,950)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    739547593239
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass70,051 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,051 miles
    Test number
    618795302366
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust bracket broken not inscure

  20. Fail70,035 miles (+2,297)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,035 miles
    Test number
    266446392282
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust bracket broken not inscure

  21. Pass67,738 miles (+2,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,738 miles
    Test number
    237447291287
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,715 miles (+2,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,715 miles
    Test number
    960413790263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass63,504 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,504 miles
    Test number
    942786199274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,348 miles (+3,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,348 miles
    Test number
    361307068295
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass56,599 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,599 miles
    Test number
    244844367286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,583 miles (+4,154)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,583 miles
    Test number
    313741667475
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass52,429 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,429 miles
    Test number
    553453066236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,399 miles3 failures3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,399 miles
    Test number
    832500556257
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edges.

Questions about Y201 VBE

Does Y201 VBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y201 VBE expired on 7 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y201 VBE?
The MOT on Y201 VBE expired on 7 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y201 VBE done?
Y201 VBE was recorded at 95,563 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 2,480 miles a year.
Has Y201 VBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y201 VBE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y201 VBE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y201 VBE find?
Y201 VBE failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 8 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join between mid and rear; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; nearside rear body mounting fixings insecure tub and mounting corroded, and 9 more.

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