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FL02 VAM

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,287 mi
Last recorded168,287 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 VAM
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 168,287 miles

Nearside Front Steering idler slight play balljoint

Vehicle underside been under body sealed

Pass 2 Feb 2021 163,521 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 162,067 miles

Both outer rear body mounts corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside steering idler joint has play

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 157,724 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 154,453 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 150,104 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 150,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 140,944 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 140,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 124,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 110,063 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror insecure

n/s rear lamp cracked

tow bar socket lid missing

Fail 5 Jul 2013 109,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror insecure

n/s rear lamp cracked

tow bar socket lid missing

Fail 5 Jul 2012 102,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all chassis covered in surface rust

exhaust has bracket snapped but exhaust is not insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2012 102,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all chassis covered in surface rust

exhaust has bracket snapped but exhaust is not insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2011 94,891 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,856 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,260 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,177 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 66,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,104 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,929 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 43,929 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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FL02 VAM is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL02 VAM, 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 FL02 VAM registered?

FL02 VAM is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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