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PL02 XAD

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,942 mi
Last recorded159,942 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 XAD
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 159,942 miles

Bonnet corroded on the inner face

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower crossmember corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 157,070 miles

Bonnet corroded on the inside

Front Lower crossmember corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 156,045 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front radiator x member corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 151,204 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet Corner Area Corroded Prescribed Area

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security /Rear (All body Mounting Areas ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced / Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security /Rear (All body Mounting Areas ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damaged / Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced / Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed @ Compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

light soiling to complete under body

Fail 10 Nov 2021 151,204 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet Corner Area Corroded Prescribed Area

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security /Rear (All body Mounting Areas ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced / Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security /Rear (All body Mounting Areas ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damaged / Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced / Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed @ Compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

light soiling to complete under body

Pass 27 Jul 2020 148,232 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 145,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 136,276 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 136,275 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 124,699 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,541 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,927 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 84,217 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 84,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,963 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,963 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,008 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 66,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,423 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,129 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 54,129 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,086 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 47,086 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,570 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f,and n/s/r tyres on legal limit[1.6mm]o/s/r 2mm

Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,755 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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PL02 XAD is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 PL02 XAD, 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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PL02 XAD is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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