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NL02 XWM

2002 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

225,232 mi
Last recorded225,232 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 225,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper/radiator mounting area starting to corrode

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 222,509 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 222,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 214,085 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Sides To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 214,050 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Both Sides (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering At Shocker Mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering At Shocker Mounting (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Sides To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 204,942 miles

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

Rear all spring bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2015 200,551 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 195,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 188,045 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 183,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 183,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 173,106 miles

Front steering system has slight play

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 163,347 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 152,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 142,366 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2007 142,324 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake pads appear low recommend further investigation

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2006 129,119 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 128,995 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 XWM is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL02 XWM, 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 XWM is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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