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NL02 YYB

2002 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

292,283 mi
Last recorded292,283 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 YYB
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 292,283 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 263,345 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 244,108 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 244,108 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 235,408 miles

NSF brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jul 2011 216,994 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2011 216,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2010 200,137 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 200,131 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 185,405 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 160,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 145,451 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 119,569 miles

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 YYB is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

NL02 YYB is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for NL02 YYB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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