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NL52 VXE

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

306,336 mi
Last recorded306,336 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 306,336 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 306,336 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wings (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 301,538 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 301,538 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 285,862 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 285,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 258,507 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 258,507 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 242,492 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 242,492 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 229,094 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 209,971 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 209,968 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 183,275 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 183,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 161,067 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 115,939 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 115,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 84,007 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 83,185 miles

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

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

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

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 VXE is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NL52 VXE, 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 NL52 VXE registered?

NL52 VXE is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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