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AP02 YTO

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,738 mi
Last recorded116,738 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YTO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 116,738 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower corroded

Offside Front washer insifiesnt fluid

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 114,701 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsf\osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 114,701 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsf\osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 104,293 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON O/S REARM INNER TYRE SIDEWALL

Fail 22 May 2023 104,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON O/S REARM INNER TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 26 May 2022 95,222 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 97,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 89,993 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 89,993 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 86,147 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 86,147 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,156 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 81,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,931 miles

Front reg plate damaged

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside wiper

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tail gate had metal protruding for a lever, now taped up

Fail 30 Jun 2016 78,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front reg plate damaged

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside wiper

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tail gate had metal protruding for a lever, now taped up

Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,302 miles

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

arb bushes perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,786 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 79,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,143 miles

battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,063 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,152 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,905 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,932 miles

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

exhust braket broken

Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,377 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 53,560 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 YTO is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTO, 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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What year was AP02 YTO registered?

AP02 YTO is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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