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FG02 KCV

2002 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,286 mi
Last recorded102,286 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda E Series92,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 KCV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 102,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 102,030 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 98,068 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 98,068 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 95,264 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

body surface corrosion

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

body surface corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2023 92,881 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

bolt missing from front of exhaust

exhaust deteriorated/ corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2022 90,735 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

bolt missing from front of exhaust

exhaust deteriorated/ corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,909 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

suspension bushes perished

various corrosion under camper

Fail 28 Sep 2020 88,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

suspension bushes perished

various corrosion under camper

Pass 19 Aug 2019 87,991 miles

brake load compensator stiff

exhaust deteriorated and has slight blows

some suspension bushes deterioeated

Fail 13 Aug 2019 87,991 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake load compensator stiff

exhaust deteriorated and has slight blows

some suspension bushes deterioeated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,354 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,946 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 83,933 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 82,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,190 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 80,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 77,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bothside front brakes, jadder slightly.

bothside front wiper blade need replacing.

brake pedal antislip provision little worn.

nearside front ;been repaired but chassi,ok.

nearside front position lamp little dim.

nearside front tyre outer wall edge cracking ,should replace.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 139,462 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 121,439 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 121,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 82,415 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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FG02 KCV is a 2002 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2002 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 92,787 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 E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG02 KCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG02 KCV registered?

FG02 KCV is a 2002 Mazda E Series, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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