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NL52 OVF

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,443 mi
Last recorded182,443 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 OVF
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 182,443 miles

4wd and rfw lights on

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 169,512 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 157,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2009 134,657 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge on limit

Pass 23 May 2008 120,496 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 101,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2007 101,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 85,030 miles

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

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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NL52 OVF is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NL52 OVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL52 OVF?

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What year was NL52 OVF registered?

NL52 OVF is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is NL52 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 OVF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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