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AU02 ZKS

2002 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

198,742 mi
Last recorded198,742 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZKS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 198,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 194,885 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 194,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 191,524 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 187,600 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 183,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 179,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 175,239 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 172,134 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 169,652 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 169,563 miles

Central Rear Rear Diff Leaking

Corrosion All Over Chassis

Fail 30 May 2017 169,553 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear Rear Diff Leaking

Corrosion All Over Chassis

Pass 24 Jun 2016 168,065 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front inner "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear over axel (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

battery held with ties but is secure

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 Jun 2016 168,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/16 104S (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light due to broken lens (1.4.A.2f)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front inner "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear over axel (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

battery held with ties but is secure

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 166,591 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body damage to o/s/r wing

no spare wheel fitted

towbar electric socket insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2015 166,591 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 165,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 160,024 miles

front to rear fuel lines corroded

underside surface corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2013 159,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

rear leaf spring bushes spliting

underside surface corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2012 145,941 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 145,941 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 131,703 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 131,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 125,995 miles

Both sides front driveshaft outer boots perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Small stone chip in centre of w/screen

Pass 20 Jan 2010 125,995 miles

Both sides front driveshaft outer boots perishing

Small stone chip in centre of w/screen

Fail 2 May 2008 104,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2008 104,024 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 77,205 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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AU02 ZKS is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AU02 ZKS, 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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AU02 ZKS is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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