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CU52 YCZ

2002 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

174,614 mi
Last recorded174,614 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 YCZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 174,614 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 166,181 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 166,181 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 161,729 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 161,368 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 161,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread craked (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 160,410 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 160,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 156,902 miles

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

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

nearside fog lamp does not work

Fail 12 Dec 2017 156,902 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

nearside fog lamp does not work

Pass 13 Dec 2016 151,860 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 145,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tie bar bushes perished no movement found

metal brake pipe across rear axle corroded in places

o/s/r registration plate lamp dim still visible from a reasonable distance

o/s/r tyre perished

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Fail 28 Sep 2015 145,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tie bar bushes perished no movement found

metal brake pipe across rear axle corroded in places

o/s/r registration plate lamp dim still visible from a reasonable distance

o/s/r tyre perished

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 6 Oct 2014 138,854 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension bushes perishing

all tyres perishing

centre exhaust support strap broken but still secure

play at steering wheel just meets requirements

rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 24 Sep 2014 138,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension bushes perishing

all tyres perishing

centre exhaust support strap broken but still secure

play at steering wheel just meets requirements

rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 1 Oct 2013 128,395 miles

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

all tyres perishing

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy but not rough

Fail 21 Sep 2013 128,141 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

all tyres perishing

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy but not rough

Pass 19 Oct 2012 119,086 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F wheel binding slightly

Rear tyres have age cracks

Underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2012 119,086 miles

Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F wheel binding slightly

Rear tyres have age cracks

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2011 109,796 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 109,796 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 96,459 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 94,234 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 93,908 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 90,572 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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CU52 YCZ is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CU52 YCZ, 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 CU52 YCZ registered?

CU52 YCZ is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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