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AY02 FWT

2002 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,883 mi
Last recorded153,883 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 FWT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 153,883 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 153,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 151,964 miles

N/s front inner wing rusty.

O/s & N/s Buck floor rusty.

Pass 22 Mar 2024 150,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor rusty.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 149,634 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 149,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 148,565 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 148,565 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 147,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 145,789 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 145,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 143,254 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 141,615 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 140,018 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 138,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 137,461 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 137,461 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 129,992 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 129,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 112,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,153 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 99,153 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 82,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,337 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,593 miles

both wiper blades split but still serviceable

Fail 31 Mar 2008 46,588 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades split but still serviceable

Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,881 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 37,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,250 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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AY02 FWT is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY02 FWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY02 FWT registered?

AY02 FWT is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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