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HN52 AVZ

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,858 mi
Last recorded133,858 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 AVZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 133,858 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS FRONT & REAR O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 131,373 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONT & REAR O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONTS O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS FRONT TO REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 131,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONT & REAR O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONTS O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS FRONT TO REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 128,698 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONTS O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS O?S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 128,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONTS O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS O?S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 124,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS FRONT & REAR O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play FRONT O/S N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 124,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS FRONT & REAR O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play FRONT O/S N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 122,547 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 119,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 119,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,529 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,406 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 107,406 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,180 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,641 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,126 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 85,901 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & Offside Front Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 76,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 76,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,363 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 67,363 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,447 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,503 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,238 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 40,225 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,297 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 34,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,959 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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HN52 AVZ is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HN52 AVZ, 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 HN52 AVZ registered?

HN52 AVZ is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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