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NL02 WPY

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

266,405 mi
Last recorded266,405 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 WPY
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 266,405 miles

1 alternator belt is fraying.

Both front tyres wearing more on inner edges.

Front registration plate is deteriorating.

Nearside rear service brake still working slightly faster.

Nearside steering idler has slight wear/play.

Power steering box has slight oil leak.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 266,318 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

1 Alternator drive belt is fraying.

Both front tyres wearing more on inside edges

Both front wheel bearings have slight play, offside is worst and should be adjusted soon.

Front registration plate is deteriorating and should be replaced.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering box lower seal has slight oil leak, advise to rectify.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 250,568 miles

Both front anti-roll bar rubbers to chassis have slight wear/play.

Power steering box has a trace of oil from mainshaft seal, advise to renew this MOT year.

Slight wear play in several steering balljoints.

Fail 16 Jul 2011 250,558 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both front anti-roll bar rubbers to chassis have slight wear/play.

Check nearside front wheelbearing after suspension repairs.

Power steering box has a trace of oil from mainshaft seal, advise to renew this MOT year.

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Slight wear play in several steering balljoints.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 229,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate loose

rear brakes just on balance - in need of attention

steering box seepage at seal

Pass 17 Jul 2009 206,366 miles

nearside front driveshaft inside pot joint worn

offside front driveshaft inside pot joint worn

Pass 11 Jul 2008 183,213 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2008 182,664 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 155,277 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 155,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2006 120,662 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 119,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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NL02 WPY is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NL02 WPY, 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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NL02 WPY is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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