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RL02 FMK

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,781 mi
Last recorded122,781 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FMK
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 122,781 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre outer walls damaged

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 122,781 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre outer walls damaged

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 119,110 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 119,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 114,228 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 114,225 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing anti roll bar linkage lock nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch area. (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,768 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,365 miles

o/s/f brake pads wearing slightly thin - brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2014 94,442 miles

n/s/r leaf spring bushes perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2013 85,891 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r leaf spring bushes perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 85,891 miles

n/s/r leaf spring bushes perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,072 miles

front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

n/s/r leaf spring bushes perished

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,637 miles

n/s/r leaf spring bushes perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,919 miles

n/s/r leaf spring bushes perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,744 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,552 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

lock washer missing from offside rear leaf spring

Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,888 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 46,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 35,535 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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RL02 FMK is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL02 FMK, 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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RL02 FMK is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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