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NL02 ZTU

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

248,567 mi
Last recorded248,567 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 ZTU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2013 248,567 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear diff slight leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 248,567 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear diff slight leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 248,492 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2012 237,965 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 237,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 218,959 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 203,151 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 203,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 189,533 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 189,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 May 2007 149,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 121,966 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 95,491 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 95,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZTU is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

NL02 ZTU is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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