2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Mazda B Series MOT pass rate and common faults

114 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 114 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting7.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  5. Load sensing valves: seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative3.5%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.5%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  8. Other body component: component corroded and likely to cause injury2.6%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.6%
  10. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.9%
  2. Body & chassis27.2%
  3. Brakes21.1%
  4. Suspension20.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  7. Tyres4.4%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.8%
  2. Registration plates: inscription illegible13.2%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play13.2%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting10.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Mazda B Series?

In 2024, 59.7% of 2001 Mazda B Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 114 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Mazda B Series?

The most common failure reasons were chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Mazda B Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).