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L69 REX

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,112 mi
Last recorded144,112 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL69 REX
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 144,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 140,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 135,839 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 132,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 132,167 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 128,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 126,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 122,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 120,689 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 119,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,498 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 116,498 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 111,688 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 108,207 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 108,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 106,218 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 104,005 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 104,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 97,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 95,205 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 87,607 miles

slight play at both front hubs

towbar cover fitted

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 87,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

slight play at both front hubs

towbar cover fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,823 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2008 78,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,781 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 67,781 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,610 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 53,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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L69 REX is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L69 REX, 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 L69 REX registered?

L69 REX is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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