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FV02 NHG

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,977 mi
Last recorded125,977 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 125,977 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 125,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mark yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 125,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush insecure and badly worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to front body mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected main chassis adjacent to spring hangar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected main Chassis adjacent to rear spring hangar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 112,576 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 112,574 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged and delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 102,944 miles

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

Front and rear under side of vehicle rusty

Nearside Rear leaf spring ruber/ bush starting to perish , but no movement

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 102,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, shock absorber fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front and rear under side of vehicle rusty

Nearside Rear leaf spring ruber/ bush starting to perish , but no movement

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,213 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,367 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside front pannel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,502 miles

slight damage to nearside rear lens

Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,013 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,183 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,260 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 59,258 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 55,471 miles

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

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

brake service

Fail 17 May 2010 55,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake service

Pass 19 May 2009 52,296 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 46,866 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 39,652 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 May 2007 39,652 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,690 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FV02 NHG is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NHG, 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 FV02 NHG registered?

FV02 NHG is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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