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C4 KDS

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,247 mi
Last recorded64,247 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 KDS
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 64,247 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill on body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jan 2025 63,038 miles

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

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jan 2024 61,387 miles

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

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,305 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in stearing joints

under body rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2023 60,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in stearing joints

under body rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,048 miles

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

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

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

chassi rusty

under body rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2020 56,528 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 56,511 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear comp (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear at comp (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm (marked) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm (marked) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 50,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 45,771 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,352 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 28,960 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,494 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,955 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 18,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,760 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 16,760 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,498 miles

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

nis steering idler arm slight play

silencer stap snapped due to corrosion

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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C4 KDS is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C4 KDS, 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 C4 KDS registered?

C4 KDS is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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