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NC02 WUO

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,788 mi
Last recorded146,788 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 WUO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 146,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 143,749 miles

Nearside Front cab floor/foot well area corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab floor area/belt anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 140,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 140,075 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2021 136,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear body mountings corroded but body is still secure

Fail 6 Sep 2021 136,514 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear body mountings corroded but body is still secure

Pass 7 Sep 2020 132,664 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear body corrosion but body secure

Pass 11 Sep 2019 129,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 129,034 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush slightly detoriated

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 120,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear hanger mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately rear hanger mounting (2.4.A.3)

Radiator support beam is corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 116,574 miles

front radiator support panel corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 116,574 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 113,947 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres are slight worn on inner edge but still above legal limit

oil leak from engine sump

Fail 5 Sep 2015 113,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s & n/s front tyres are slight worn on inner edge but still above legal limit

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 18 Aug 2011 109,868 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar d bushes

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2011 109,849 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake discs in poor condition

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar d bushes

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2010 107,058 miles

nsf brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2010 107,058 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 94,935 miles

front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded-BORDER LINE

n/s/f brake pipe corroded-BORDER LINE

number plate lights dull

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2009 94,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded-BORDER LINE

n/s/f brake pipe corroded-BORDER LINE

number plate lights dull

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 80,148 miles

Exhaust silencer strap corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,342 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,640 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 55,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.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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NC02 WUO is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NC02 WUO, 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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NC02 WUO is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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