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FG52 GXK

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,114 mi
Last recorded181,114 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 GXK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 181,114 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Chassis / Underbody Corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Tailpipe & Hanger In Front of box Corroded / Minor Leak Of Gases Due to Crack (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower Ball Joint Covers & Offside Front Driveshaft Boots Slight Deterioration

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 173,187 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 166,246 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 165,864 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 155,943 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 149,680 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 142,938 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 142,936 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively play between inner joint and housing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 136,096 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 136,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 120,758 miles

front bumper area very rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2018 120,758 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front bumper area very rusty

Pass 4 May 2017 107,040 miles

front subframe bumper arear rusty

Pass 11 May 2016 96,334 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,073 miles

front shock absorbers bottom bushes weak

surface corrosion under radiator

Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,807 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,299 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,780 miles

inner face on front discs poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,160 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,863 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,317 miles

offside front inner brake disc corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,264 miles

nearside front wheel tight to spin

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,047 miles

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

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

offside inner brake disc corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,207 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 34,213 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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FG52 GXK is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG52 GXK, 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 FG52 GXK registered?

FG52 GXK is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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