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AP02 JVU

2002 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

372,963 mi
Last recorded372,963 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 JVU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 372,963 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wings corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2026 372,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wings corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2025 357,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroding

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 338,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing holed and corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroding

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 338,165 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing holed and corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroding

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 317,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 297,315 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 297,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 272,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded but not a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 238,961 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 238,919 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 183,265 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 182,346 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 162,946 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 162,940 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rears. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 141,736 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 127,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 107,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 107,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 86,998 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,110 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,491 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 26,500 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 26,500 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,029 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but the exhaust is secure

Fail 17 Jun 2008 14,029 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust bracket broken but the exhaust is secure

Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 9,720 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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AP02 JVU is a 2002 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AP02 JVU, 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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AP02 JVU is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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