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SH52 KZL

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,018 mi
Last recorded133,018 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 KZL
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 133,018 miles

car has mad major repairs

car in early stages off corrision

Fail 13 Jun 2019 137,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

heavy corrosion on diesel fuel pipes going from tank to engine

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2018 145,623 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,491 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2013 135,567 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 124,487 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 124,445 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 115,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 100,486 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 100,486 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 89,903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 89,737 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 87,577 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 87,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear metal brake pipes need cleaned & protected

under vechicle is very dirty

Pass 7 Apr 2006 67,520 miles

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

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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SH52 KZL 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 73.3%.

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 SH52 KZL, 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 SH52 KZL registered?

SH52 KZL is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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