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AY02 VEX

2002 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,844 mi
Last recorded194,844 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VEX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 194,844 miles

Both front floor panels have some areas of cossosion

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes have areas of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front radiator support/crossmember corroded

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Load area/buck mounting corroded

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

Rear Brake imbalance across axle, Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel supporting cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 194,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis around shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis around shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front floor panels have some areas of cossosion

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes have areas of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front radiator support/crossmember corroded

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Load area/buck mounting corroded

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

Rear Brake imbalance across axle, Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel supporting cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 191,184 miles

Both front floor panels have some areas of corrosion

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spare wheel supporting cross member

Fail 8 Jun 2024 191,184 miles

Both front floor panels have some areas of corrosion

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spare wheel supporting cross member

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 188,347 miles

Both front floor panels have some areas of corrosion

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spare wheel supporting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 188,202 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both front floor panels have some areas of corrosion

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spare wheel supporting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 179,392 miles

Both front floor panels have some areas of corrosion

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are corroded

Rear Crossmember (Spare wheel support) has some corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 4 Jun 2021 166,207 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are corroded

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 157,746 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Fuel tank supporting beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 146,121 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank support is slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 133,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 122,491 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 111,882 miles

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

Front brake pipes protected

General underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear )(Near fail (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear )(Near fail (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pipes protected

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,984 miles

All steel brake pipes have been protected

Exhasut back box bracket broken but the system is still secure and unlikly to fall off

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,997 miles

Centre exhaust bracket ceteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,414 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,916 miles

All brakepipes have been protected

N/s mirror glass missing

O/s/f tyre slightly worn on the inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,102 miles

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

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

O/S Rear indicator lens has slight damage

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,545 miles

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

front and rear number plate deteriorating

n/s/f door mirror cracked

o/s/r light cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,106 miles

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

n/s/ door mirror missing

o/s/r light taped

Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,105 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

n/s/ door mirror missing

o/s/r light taped

Fail 28 Mar 2008 44,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,188 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 VEX is a 2002 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY02 VEX, 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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AY02 VEX is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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