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SM02 LVJ

2002 Mazda B Series

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

153,062 mi
Last recorded153,062 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda B Series88,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 LVJ
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 153,062 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 153,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 146,748 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 146,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 143,890 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 143,890 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT CROSS MEMBER AND INNER WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEEDS OIL IN

Pass 10 Aug 2017 140,475 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 140,475 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR LIGHT LOAD VALVE X4 ENDS (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 138,946 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 138,945 miles

Nearside Front 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 136,904 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 136,882 miles

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 134,375 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 134,375 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 30 Oct 2012 131,886 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 30 Oct 2012 131,886 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 29 Nov 2011 129,788 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Fail 22 Nov 2011 129,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 15 Nov 2010 126,460 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front inner driveshaft rubber boot split

Pass 17 Nov 2009 124,044 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 124,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 120,521 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 120,519 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 116,507 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 116,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 106,802 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 106,802 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SM02 LVJ is a 2002 Mazda B Series in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 SM02 LVJ, 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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SM02 LVJ is a 2002 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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