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RY02 JOU

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,697 mi
Last recorded154,697 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 154,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advanced general corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 149,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 143,449 miles

CORROSION TO BODY PANELS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 139,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 135,628 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 135,560 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 135,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Both rear arches rusty

Front Inner wings and front cross member rusty

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 130,761 miles

Front Exhaust mounting broken but still adequately supported

Fail 29 Mar 2018 130,761 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust mounting broken but still adequately supported

Pass 27 Feb 2017 125,974 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 125,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 120,553 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 120,553 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 114,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front tyres perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2015 114,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,890 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty

front tyres perishing

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2014 106,890 miles

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

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

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty

front tyres perishing

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2013 99,142 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 88,958 miles

exhaust bracket broken but still supported ok

front and rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2012 88,958 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but still supported ok

front and rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,299 miles

front and rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,508 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,612 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,984 miles

centre exhaust mounting rusty but secure

Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,209 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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RY02 JOU is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RY02 JOU, 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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RY02 JOU is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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