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FV02 WCF

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,593 mi
Last recorded153,593 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 WCF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 153,593 miles

Nearside Front wing in poor condition

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition rear pipe missing

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

corrosion on chassis legs

Fail 18 Jan 2022 153,566 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

exhaust pipe in poor condition

long travel on park brake

Pass 31 Oct 2020 145,211 miles

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

general body damage and surface corrosion

rear section on exhaust missing but still has all silencers

Pass 23 Oct 2019 138,595 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing tight

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 30 Aug 2018 134,211 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 134,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 129,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 121,730 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 121,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 110,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 102,032 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 102,029 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 21 Jun 2013 96,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,475 miles

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 7 Jun 2012 91,339 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

signs of the nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 24 May 2011 85,009 miles

no stamped c/no found

Fail 19 May 2011 85,009 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

no stamped c/no found

Pass 26 Jun 2010 72,261 miles

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 25 Jun 2010 72,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 5 Jun 2010 71,284 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,943 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 51,942 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,092 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 35,092 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,084 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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FV02 WCF is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WCF, 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 WCF is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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