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LW02 EWP

2002 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,918 mi
Last recorded111,918 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 EWP
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 111,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

various underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2026 111,853 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount holed and corroded to excess (below front bumper) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount holed and corroded to excess (below front bumper) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security just below pass door body mount starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security just below drivers door body mount starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,512 miles

various underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2025 110,512 miles

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2024 108,221 miles

various underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2024 108,176 miles

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2023 105,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 101,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function external damage to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function external damage to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 98,198 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,504 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 95,500 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,159 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,676 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 88,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings LOWER BODY CROSS MEMBER [ BY RADIATOR] CORRODED 30CM BODY MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine EMISSIONS OVER LIMITS @ 82C = 3-03 (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall slightly perished

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 84,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 79,596 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

front inner brake pads linings look low/worn??

near side front brake binds slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

off side front tyre inner treads edge worn

smoke emissions close to limits / black smoke emitted slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2014 74,489 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

off side front tyre inner treads edge worn

smoke emissions close to limits / black smoke emitted slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2013 69,737 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,737 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,683 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,112 miles

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

smoke emissions close to limits???

Fail 2 Jul 2011 57,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

smoke emissions close to limits???

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,629 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

smoks emissions close to limits 2.94@ 85c

Fail 2 Jul 2010 50,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

smoks emissions close to limits 2.94@ 85c

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,143 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine oil level very low / service???

smoke emission very close to limits today

Pass 3 Jul 2008 404,329 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 40,205 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,541 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 34,541 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

rear window/boot area locking devise missing † †rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,632 miles

off side rear [truckmaster top]tail window latch slightly insecure.

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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LW02 EWP is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LW02 EWP, 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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LW02 EWP is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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