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AY52 VBJ

2002 Mazda B Series

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,082 mi
Last recorded130,082 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VBJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 130,082 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 130,082 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 118,549 miles

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2016 118,542 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2015 107,168 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front brakes worn

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,058 miles

exhaust fixings deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,780 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes deteriorating

front side lights blueish

rear fog light position poor

rear side lights dull

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,299 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,843 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 53,758 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,744 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,476 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,271 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,686 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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AY52 VBJ is a 2002 Mazda B Series in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY52 VBJ, 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 AY52 VBJ registered?

AY52 VBJ is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AY52 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 VBJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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