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NL52 OWW

2002 Mazda B Series

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,247 mi
Last recorded189,247 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 OWW
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 189,247 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

body floor corroded

front x member by radiator corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 181,278 miles

Front Lower radiator landing panel has corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

pick up floor pan corroded

slight wear on steering wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2015 178,002 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 177,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 173,028 miles

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

car has 2 differant tail lamps

Fail 2 Sep 2014 173,028 miles

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

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

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

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

car has 2 differant tail lamps

Pass 20 Sep 2013 169,031 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 162,267 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 162,267 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 154,339 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 147,489 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 147,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 82,101 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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NL52 OWW 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 69.2%.

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 NL52 OWW, 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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NL52 OWW is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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