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NL02 WPZ

2002 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,070 mi
Last recorded155,070 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 WPZ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 155,070 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 155,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 146,702 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 146,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 136,436 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 125,892 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 113,441 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 113,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Feb 2008 97,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 85,629 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 85,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 73,658 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 73,658 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 WPZ is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WPZ, 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 NL02 WPZ registered?

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

Is NL02 WPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL02 WPZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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