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PE02 GVU

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

280,655 mi
Last recorded280,655 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 GVU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 280,655 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 196,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 186,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2014 171,194 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 156,018 miles

underbody heavily covered in dirt

Fail 26 Jun 2013 156,018 miles

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

underbody heavily covered in dirt

Fail 12 Jul 2012 140,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

offside and nearside front inner wings corroded

offside and nearside front to rear chassis rails corroded

oil leak around engine area

underbody covered in dirt

Pass 7 Jul 2011 128,167 miles

all rear brake pipes very heavily corroded

brake pipes front to rear very heavily corroded

fuel pipes very heavily corroded

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

offside and nearside front to rear chassis rails very heavily corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear light lense cracked

oil leak around engine area

Fail 1 Jul 2011 128,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all rear brake pipes very heavily corroded

brake pipes front to rear very heavily corroded

fuel pipes very heavily corroded

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

offside and nearside front to rear chassis rails very heavily corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear light lense cracked

oil leak around engine area

Pass 26 Nov 2009 123,201 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes very heavily corroded

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2008 107,801 miles

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

underbody heavily covered in dirt

Fail 7 Apr 2008 107,801 miles

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

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

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

underbody heavily covered in dirt

Fail 30 Mar 2007 93,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2007 93,963 miles

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,640 miles

offside front tyre on limit

offside rear light lense cracked

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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PE02 GVU is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE02 GVU, 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 PE02 GVU registered?

PE02 GVU is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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