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FV02 NFT

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,821 mi
Last recorded135,821 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 NFT
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 135,821 miles

prop shaft centre bearing is noisy

rear diff is noisy

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front lower crossmember has heavy corrosion within 30cm of body mount

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded next to leaf spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front body/inner wheel arch holed and corroded, but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front lower crossmember has heavy corrosion within 30cm of body mount

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded next to leaf spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective sidewall cracking/splitting ()

exhaust centre section has a broken securing bracket

exhaust centre section has a snapped securing bolt

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2016 130,133 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre is heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Oil leak around the area of the turbo intercooler ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust catalyst to centre has a snapped securing bolt on the flange joint

Fail 27 Aug 2016 130,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre is heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Oil leak around the area of the turbo intercooler ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust catalyst to centre has a snapped securing bolt on the flange joint

Pass 7 Aug 2015 122,558 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil very low added 1 litre

front hub/steering area play

upper brake n/w

Fail 7 Aug 2015 122,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil very low added 1 litre

front hub/steering area play

upper brake n/w

Pass 6 May 2014 111,541 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor/inner sills/chassis/suspension-corroded

front hubs play

h/lamps poor pattern

n/s/r arch holed

o/s/r spring starting to splay

rear load valve appears inop

Fail 3 May 2014 111,496 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor/inner sills/chassis/suspension-corroded

front hubs play

h/lamps poor pattern

n/s/r arch holed

o/s/r spring starting to splay

rear load valve appears inop

Pass 17 Apr 2013 99,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

floor,chassis,sills,suspension corrosion

front hub play both sides

fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/f slight brake bind

rear hatch latch broken

Fail 16 Apr 2013 99,116 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

floor,chassis,sills,suspension corrosion

front hub play both sides

o/s/f slight brake bind

rear hatch latch broken

Pass 27 Jun 2012 92,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

clutch fluid low level

floor/chassis/sills/suspension-corroded

outer c/v gaiters splitting,n/s/f hub play

rear hatch latch missing

tyres worn

Fail 27 Jun 2012 92,379 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

clutch fluid low level

floor/chassis/sills/suspension-corroded

outer c/v gaiters splitting,n/s/f hub play

rear hatch latch missing

tyres worn

Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,827 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 80,827 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,257 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 75,257 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,207 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 65,177 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 57,032 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,206 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 46,206 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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FV02 NFT is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV02 NFT, 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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FV02 NFT is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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