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AV52 ZSE

2002 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,932 mi
Last recorded177,932 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ZSE
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 177,932 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 177,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Link arm broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Link arm broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 174,674 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 174,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 173,300 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 173,300 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended Passengers seat belt buckle jammed in (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 172,644 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 171,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 171,482 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 170,993 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 170,993 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 170,231 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 170,231 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 168,672 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 168,672 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 166,443 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 163,973 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 163,974 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 152,121 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 152,121 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 138,293 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 138,293 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 128,733 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 128,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,975 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 118,975 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 110,805 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 98,232 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 98,232 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 89,978 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 89,978 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 80,171 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 80,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,206 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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AV52 ZSE is a 2002 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AV52 ZSE, 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 AV52 ZSE registered?

AV52 ZSE is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AV52 ZSE safe to buy?

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