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AO52 VZA

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,340 mi
Last recorded121,340 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VZA
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 121,340 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 119,924 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 116,672 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 116,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,353 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 112,353 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Coolant leak from radiator area.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,530 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 108,530 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust mount broken.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 103,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipe to rear hose corroded

large cut in inner side wall of n/s/f tyre

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play in both front wheelbearings

Pass 9 Jan 2015 103,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipe to rear hose corroded

large cut in inner side wall of n/s/f tyre

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play in both front wheelbearings

Pass 30 Jan 2014 97,762 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

lens missing from both number plate lamps

play in n/s/r spring rear shackle bush

Pass 24 Jan 2013 91,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

cut on inner NSF tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Jan 2013 91,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

cut on inner NSF tyre sidewall

NS washer jet blocked

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,737 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,736 miles

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

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

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

lense missing from both rear number plate lamps allowing water to get in

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,177 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,527 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 52,527 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,023 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 44,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,324 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,029 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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AO52 VZA is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2002 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 88,277 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 AO52 VZA, 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 24 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO52 VZA is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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