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HW52 DKF

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,149 mi
Last recorded101,149 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 DKF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 101,149 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes going into the hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad on limit and disc pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear 2 small supporting springs detached from the handbrake cable

general heavy corrosion to underside and all suspension components

Fail 18 Mar 2026 101,134 miles

Emissions unable to be completed tail section of exhaust broken away (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure silencer bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached already detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes going into the hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad on limit and disc pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear 2 small supporting springs detached from the handbrake cable

general heavy corrosion to underside and all suspension components

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,041 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 75,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Complete underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,785 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Lower front panel (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Complete underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,718 miles

Underside corroded in all areas

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,252 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,252 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,207 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 66,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrossion under side vehicle in places

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,866 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 52,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,639 miles

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

both raer tyres perrished

Fail 27 Nov 2007 36,639 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both raer tyres perrished

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,471 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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HW52 DKF is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HW52 DKF, 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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HW52 DKF is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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