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BT02 XZO

2002 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,375 mi
Last recorded164,375 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 XZO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
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 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 164,375 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load compensator to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 164,369 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Part of radiator support bar- yellow marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load compensator to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 161,879 miles

Front Exhaust clamp in poor condition

Surface corrosion around offside front body mount

Under body surface corrosion noted in various steering and suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2024 161,617 miles

Surface corrosion noted throughout under body

Fail 8 Mar 2024 161,617 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion noted throughout under body

Pass 23 Nov 2022 161,368 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 161,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 160,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 160,599 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

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

Tyres different sizes front and rear

Pass 4 Dec 2020 160,528 miles

Different tyre size front to rear

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 160,528 miles

Different tyre size front to rear

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 160,293 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

Exhaust silencer slightly loose FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN,SYSTEM STILL SECURE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Fail 5 Jun 2019 160,292 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system ABOVE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible OBSCURED BY THE TOW BAR PLATE (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL 185/14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

Exhaust silencer slightly loose FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN,SYSTEM STILL SECURE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR NO PLATE LAMPS ARE DIM

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Pass 1 Jun 2018 160,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185R14C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205R14C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 159,894 miles

front crossmember slight corroded

glow plug light illuminated

glow plug light illuminated

nearside front tyre small cuts

offside front tyre VERY cracked/perished/cuts

offside rear tyre close to limit/perished

slight oil leak

spare wheel missing

surface corrosion to lower chassis/suspension

Fail 20 Feb 2017 159,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front crossmember slight corroded

glow plug light illuminated

glow plug light illuminated

nearside front tyre small cuts

offside front tyre VERY cracked/perished/cuts

offside rear tyre close to limit/perished

slight oil leak

spare wheel missing

surface corrosion to lower chassis/suspension

Pass 18 Feb 2016 159,616 miles

both front tyres cut but not showing cords

both front tyres perished

unable to check both front brake pads

Pass 2 Mar 2015 159,254 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front bumper lower slam panel corroded

rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

suspension/chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2015 159,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

front bumper lower slam panel corroded

rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

suspension/chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2014 158,829 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low

o/s front tyre worn/low on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2013 156,860 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes covered by grease

n/s front brake binding slightly

n/s rear tyre perished and wearing low

nail in o/s front tyre

slight play in steering arm balljoint

Pass 28 Feb 2013 156,860 miles

brake pipes covered by grease

n/s front brake binding slightly

n/s rear tyre perished and wearing low

nail in o/s front tyre

slight play in steering arm balljoint

Pass 1 Mar 2012 155,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 152,869 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 151,394 miles

Damage to Offside lower sill panel noted

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

advise unable to check front brake pads

Fail 2 Feb 2010 151,394 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

advise unable to check front brake pads

Pass 23 Jan 2009 124,721 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,027 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 75,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 58,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BT02 XZO is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT02 XZO, 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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BT02 XZO is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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