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SO02 GBU

2002 Mazda MPV

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,934 mi
Last recorded127,934 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MPV79,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 GBU
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 127,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 127,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 118,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear door handle broken

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear valance corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 118,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear door handle broken

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear valance corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 107,897 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 107,890 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 103,338 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear outersills corroded at rear

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,491 miles

main brake pipes corroded at clips advise renewal as boardering on failure

n/s/r tyre inner wall perrished

Fail 4 Apr 2012 91,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

main brake pipes corroded at clips advise renewal as boardering on failure

n/s/r tyre inner wall perrished

Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,238 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 83,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,088 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,681 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 49,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 38,722 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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SO02 GBU is a 2002 Mazda MPV in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 79,256 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO02 GBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SO02 GBU is a 2002 Mazda MPV, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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