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SL52 USO

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,766 mi
Last recorded138,766 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 USO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 138,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2015 126,444 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 126,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 113,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 99,402 miles

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

Nearside 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 Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,980 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 85,980 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,740 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 72,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,026 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,860 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 50,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 42,538 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,077 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 7,716 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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SL52 USO is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL52 USO, 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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SL52 USO is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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