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SH52 KZM

2002 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,891 mi
Last recorded85,891 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 85,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch / floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch / floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 85,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch / floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch / floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,149 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 81,037 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion chassis legs surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all of the under side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 79,434 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 79,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 77,109 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 77,109 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 May 2013 73,509 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 73,509 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 10 May 2012 67,734 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 May 2012 67,734 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 May 2011 64,618 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,507 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,108 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 59,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 51,722 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 51,722 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,401 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 28,398 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 20,009 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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SH52 KZM is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH52 KZM, 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 KZM registered?

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

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