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LY52 NSN

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,505 mi
Last recorded174,505 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 NSN
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 174,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 174,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 170,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 159,487 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 159,435 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 146,861 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Outer cv boot deteriated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 146,838 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe locking bolt does not have securing device pin (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 132,820 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 123,991 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Play in steering on both sides.

Fail 19 Dec 2020 123,872 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Play in steering on both sides.

Pass 14 Dec 2019 107,053 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 98,923 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 93,895 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 85,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 82,420 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear screen

number plate lights dim

Fail 22 Dec 2014 76,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear screen

number plate lights dim

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,345 miles

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

n/s suspension weak or miss adjusted / heavy items in load area

Pass 20 Dec 2012 63,454 miles

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

n/s suspension weak

slight binding of front brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2011 56,328 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 44,797 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 35,263 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 32,945 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 32,945 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

vehicle leaning to left slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,325 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 32,325 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,691 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 22,060 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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LY52 NSN 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 75%.

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 LY52 NSN, 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 LY52 NSN registered?

LY52 NSN is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 28 December 2002.

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